You should be aware that you may be able to claim Social Security Disability benefits or SSD if you have any type of disease or medical condition that makes it hard or impossible for you to engage in any type of income generating activity. SSD is a program of the government that is intended to provide monthly cash benefits to people who fit into the category of “totally disabled”. To be granted these benefits, an applicant will have to fulfill the following requirements: he or she must be suffering from a medical condition that prevents the pursuance of work, or that is expected to result in death.
It is important to note that there are many factors that will determine if you are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, with concerns such as how old you are, how much education you have had, your work history, and your compliance with the terms of your medical treatment being some of them. Even if you conform to all of these requirements, there is still a chance that you will not be granted Social Security Disability benefits, which is why you may want to consider hiring the services of a social security lawyer.
A social security lawyer can be a great help to you in compiling the information that you will need in order to make your case for a disability claim. The process of getting your Social Security Disability benefits can take a very long time, and you will have to fill out a lot of documents as well as submit to an interview with a representative from the Social Security Administration. A good social security lawyer will also be useful to you when you are denied a claim, and will therefore have to make an appeal for reconsideration before a judge. When you consider that many SSD applicants are often denied benefits two times or more, and the appeals process can take up to two years to complete, the reasons for hiring a social security lawyer become even more apparent. With a social security lawyer, this process can be speeded up considerably.
It is important for you take your benefits claim seriously and to do what your social security lawyer suggests at all times. Many social security lawyers have had difficulties with clients that do not fulfill the terms of the medical requirement prescribed by their doctor. This may result in you being denied your benefits entirely.
Your social security lawyer is in a sense your partner when you are appealing for Social Security Disability benefits. You should work closely together in ensuring your lawyer wins your case as this will determine whether or not you are approved for benefits.
August 9th, 2009 at 2:01 pm
The Social Security Administration does not extend benefits to individuals with partial or short term disabilities.
Q: How long can an individual receive social security benefits?
A: Social security benefits will continue until a person no longer suffers from the medical condition that made him unable to work. In that case, the benefits would continue until the second month after the medical condition had ended. If an individual surpasses the age of retirement, social security benefits under the disability program would end and retirement benefits would begin. Social Security will conduct reviews of your file periodically to determine if your medical condition has changed.
September 15th, 2009 at 4:58 pm
In 2008, the monthly earnings limit was $1,570. It may be a good idea to speak to your social security lawyer for a better idea of how this works.
Q: Do I have to wait 12 months before I file for SS benefits?
A: Here’s the simple answer: no, you don’t. A social security lawyer will tell you that the SSA defines disability as an inability to make a gainful income due to a disability that is either fatal, or has lasted 12 months, or is expected to last at least 12 months. You may take this to mean that you have to wait until you have been disabled a year to apply; but you should not.
September 18th, 2009 at 5:01 pm
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October 23rd, 2009 at 1:38 am
Many gas, water and electric companies provide assistance to their customers in need, as well. Speak with your doctor about billing plans that might be available to those awaiting benefits decisions. There are many non profit organizations that also provide assistance. Church groups, for example, may have food support programs.
Q: I collect social security benefits and am worried about keeping up with my mortgage.
November 10th, 2009 at 6:13 am
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December 8th, 2009 at 6:26 am
The disability examiner for your case may not feel he has enough background on your case and wishes for you to undergo a consultative exam (CE. ) Perhaps the examiner needs a more recent exam than what was provided in your medical history. The medical specialist that provides the CE will be able to provide an updated profile of your condition. The CE should not be given more weight than previous examinations provided by your other doctors. And you will not have to pay for the requested examination.
December 23rd, 2009 at 6:30 am
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