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FAQs

What does oho mean in Social Security? ›

The Office of Hearings Operations (OHO) and the Office of Analytics, Review, and Oversight (OARO) are responsible for holding hearings, issuing decisions, and reviewing post-hearing appeals for claims filed under Titles II and XVI of the Social Security Act, as amended.

The reality is that the Appeals Council grants review of very few decisions (14 percent). Of those they review, the vast majority are upheld, with only 13 percent remanded for a new hearing, and less than 1 percent reversed with benefits granted to the claimant.

Typically, the judge will take 2–3 months after the hearing to write and mail the decision. However, there are no strict deadlines for a judge to make a decision. Depending on the judge, sometimes the decision will arrive in the mail several weeks to several months, or more.

While it is recommended to make an appointment before visiting a local Social Security office, they also accept walk-ins. It would be in your best interest to make an appointment to avoid a long wait.

How do I check the status of my hearing request? You can check the status of your hearing request using your personal my Social Security account. A personal my Social Security account is an easy, convenient, and secure way to do business with us. If you don't have one, you can create one today.

Have you heard about the Social Security $16,728 yearly bonus? There's really no “bonus” that retirees can collect. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses a specific formula based on your lifetime earnings to determine your benefit amount.

Common Disabilities That Are Difficult to Prove

Mental Health Disorders: Certain mental health conditions like depression, anxiety, schizophrenia, bipolar disorder, and other personality disorders can be difficult to prove. Their effects fluctuate over time, and each condition affects a person differently.

Using federal laws, regulations, and Agency policies and procedures, the state agency completes the disability decision for Social Security. In addition, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews a sample of initial disability claims prior to a final determination.

Generally, it takes about three to five months to get a decision. However, the exact time depends on how long it takes to get your medical records and any other evidence needed to make a decision.

The maximum SSDI will provide in back payments is 12 months. Your disability would have to start 12 months before you applied to receive the maximum in SSDI benefits.

At what age is Social Security no longer taxed? ›

There is no age at which you will no longer be taxed on Social Security payments. So, if those payments when combined with your other forms of income, exceed one of the two thresholds, then you will have to pay at least federal taxes on either 50% or 85% of the benefits you receive.

The easiest and most convenient way to apply for retirement benefits is by using our online application. You will need to create or log in to your personal my Social Security account.

If you are unable to check your status online, you can call us at 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), Monday through Friday, 8:00 am – 7:00 pm; or contact your local Social Security office.

The letters at the end of a SSN indicate the claim number for a SSI or Social Security beneficiary. Per the SSA: "If you are an SSI beneficiary, your claim number is your nine-digit Social Security Number (SSN) (000-00-0000) followed by two letters such as EI, DI, DS, DC.

SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. Social Security administers this program. We pay monthly benefits to people with limited income and resources who are blind, age 65 or older, or have a qualifying disability. Children with disabilities or who are blind may also get SSI.