Your SSDI benefit payment will not increase if your physical condition worsens. SSDI payments are based on average earned income and your earnings history, not the severity of your disability beyond your inability to work.
One reason why long-term disability benefit claims are denied is due to the insurance company’s assertion that the disabling injury was work-related, and worker’s compensation applies. An experienced disability attorney will be able to guide you in compiling the documentation you need to prove your case.
Getting the right doctor’s opinion about your disability can mean the difference between a successful claim and an unsuccessful one. Doctors are much more likely to respond to an attorney’s request for a written opinion, and an attorney will know what they need from the doctors.
If your claim for long-term disability benefits is denied, it is important that you adhere to the strict time frame allowed for the appeals process. An attorney can help you at this point make sure that all deadlines and requirements are complied with.
Did you know that the number of work credits (the amount of dollars in wages you earn for having worked long enough and recent enough) you need to qualify for disability depends on your age? In fact, the age at which you have become disabled is critical to your eligibility.
Are you wondering if you should tell your doctor that you are filing for disability? The answer is yes. Be up front and let them know that you are filing for Social Security disability benefits. If they are supportive, then that will help your case.
Unfortunately, getting approved for social security disability is often a lengthy and frustrating process. By working with people who know the ropes, you may be able to remove some of the stress from the situation.
So what’s the difference between social security disability insurance (SSDI) and supplemental security income (SSI)? While SSDI is available only to disabled people who have already worked for a certain number of years, SSI is available to those who are disabled and whose incomes and assets are very low.
People who are denied on their initial benefit claim can hire a social security disability attorney. We offer representation and can help clients with claims for continuing and past due benefits like back pay.
Don't expect to get disability benefits in a matter of weeks. Even if your claim is unusually fast, there is a five-month waiting period in the law before anyone who applies for disability status can receive payments from the government.
One thing that has an impact on whether you qualify for social security benefits is “determination of severity." Here, the SS administration determines whether your condition will prevent you from performing the work duties of your previous employment.
We understand that many people are already living in stressful situations by the time they apply for disability. Let us help you take some of the stress out of the application process.
The Social Security departments ‘Compassionate Allowance’ offers immediate compensation for workers who have been diagnosed with certain conditions. Lou Gehrig’s Disease, Acute Leukemia. and pancreatic cancer are on this list, as well as a host of other serious conditions.
Many people are afraid that they cannot afford a Social Security Disability lawyer. However, in many cases lawyers will only be paid if the Social Security Administration approves your claim. A competent lawyer will save you money in the long run.
Unsure of what qualifies as a “disability” under Social Security terms? It is based on your inability to do the work you did before, as well as if you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition, and your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year.
Filing for Social Security Disability benefits can be a long and frustrating process. We’re always here to handle filings and represent you in hearings to help move the process along.
If you are helping someone who is blind receive Social Security Disability, there are special rules for people with this disability. We can walk you through them and the benefits that they are due and are entitled to receive.
If your condition limits your ability to perform your work tasks, the Social Security office will have to determine the severity of your impairment. Having an experienced attorney on board will help you navigate the entire process.
We know that the process of qualifying for Social Security disability often involves three separate steps. There's the initial claim, the reconsideration stage and the hearing phase. In all, about 53 percent of all claims in 2011 were turned down.
It’s important to understand that the determination of whether you are disabled or not leaves a lot of room for argument. The fact that your doctor has advised you not to work doesn’t mean that the Social Security Administration will agree that you are disabled.
A finding of disability by Workers’ Compensation insurance does not necessarily mean the same determination will be reached by the Social Security disability board. If you are considered disabled by Workers’ Compensation, but have been denied by Social Security, seek help to appeal your claim.
When filing for disability benefits, it's important to have medical evidence to back up your claim. The Social Security Administration accepts testimony from physicians, psychologists, optometrists, podiatrists, and speech-language pathologists.
So what exactly is permanent disability? Under the law, this means that the disability or injury is a lasting rather than a temporary condition, and can either be a total disability (where the person can’t work at all) or partial (where the person can’t work at full capacity).
The SSDI application process starts with the Social Security Administration approving or denying your claim. If denied, you can appeal to an Administrative Law Judge. If denied again, your appeal goes to the Social Security Administration Appeals Council, then to the United States District Court.
It’s important to remember that working with even the most experienced disability attorney doesn’t guarantee that your case will always go in your favor. What it does do is help you eliminate common filing errors claimants make and allow you to exhaust all appeals should your claim be denied.
