Who actually makes the disability determination?
After your application is complete (and assuming you are an Ohio resident), your case is sent to a claims adjudicator at the Bureau of Disability Determination in Columbus, a State agency charged with making the disability determination for Social Security. That person, usually working with a doctor, makes the initial decision in your case. The formal decision is issued by Social Security, and you will have a right to appeal that decision. For detailed information about the appeals process, see THE SOCIAL SECURITY APPEALS PROCESS section on this site.
