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Social Security Disability & SSI Disability Claims
In All States
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Disability Made Simple
(as described by the social security
administration)
"Disability" according to the SSA (Social Security
Administration) and under the federal Social Security Disability Act,
means the
"inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any
medically determinable physician or mental impairment which can be
expected to last for a
continuous period of not less than 12 months or result in death."
Social Security Disability -
or SSDI
Disability claims pertaining to
Social Security Disability or SSDI (Social Security Disability
Insurance) are paid to individuals who have worked in the recent years. Usually you
have to work 5 out of the last 10 years.
For individuals under 31 years
old, the requirements are a little different since they have not been in
the work force as long.
(Common SSDI Disability Questions)
SSI - Supplemental Security Income -
or SSI Disability
Supplemental Security Income benefits or SSI is a Federal income
supplement program funded by general tax revenues and are paid to
individuals who are lower income individuals and disabled whether or
not the individual has worked in the past. SSI child's disability
benefits are paid to children who are under 18 years old, are
disabled and the parents or guardian are of little or low income.
(Common SSI Disability Questions)
Filing for disability?...read
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Note:
if you've been disabled and are not able to work for at least
twelve months, then you should apply immediately as the social
security disability and (or) SSI Disability claims process takes a
long period of time to process.
Here are a few medical disabilities that could possibly qualify
for Social Security Disability and (or) SSI *
Cancer, Diabetes, Type 2
Diabetes, Diabetic Neuropathy, lupus, crohn's disease, multiple
sclerosis, High Blood Pressure (Hypertension), Hip,
Neck, Shoulder, Ankle, Wrist, Back, or other Joint Problems, Disc
Herniation, Degenerative Disc Disease, Spinal Stenosis, Carpal
Tunnel Syndrome, rsi or Repetetive Stress Injury, Inflammatory
Bowel Disease, Ulcerative Colitis, Irritable Bowel Syndrome,
Arthritis, Dysthymia, Depression or other Mood Disorders,
Congestive or Chronic Heart Failure, Type 1 Seizure Disorder,
Stroke, copd, Emphysema, Hearing Loss or Poor Hearing, Statutory
Blindness, Peripheral Field Problems or Other Vision Loss,
Clinical Obesity, Attention Deficit Hyper Activity or adhd,
Bipolar Disorder or Manic Depression, Panic Disorder,
schizophrenia, autism, head trauma, memory loss, low iq, mental
retardation, learning disability, epilepsy, cancer, chronic
fatigue, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or
dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal
problems, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver disease,
pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis,
cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, ,
sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral
palsy, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid
problems including hypothyroidism, esrd or end stage renal
disease, reflux, gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease), cfids,
muscular dystrophy, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or
tachycardia, bradycardia or other arrhythmia
*- Social Security Disability benefits may or
may not be awarded for disabilities due to the above conditions.
This information is provided as general information, not as legal
advice. The information is not intended to be unsolicited legal
advice.
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How Much will I get for my Disability Claim?
The dollar amount Social Security Disability or SSi benefits an
individual will get depends on how much that individual worked in the past
and earned during that time or in the case of SSi it depends on the
individual's claim circumstances . For disabled widow's, it depends on how
much the spouse earned and for a disabled child, it depends on how much
the parent earned.
What typically happens in a Social Security Disability
Claim process?
Typically you are denied your Disability Claim in the initial stage
(good reason why it is wise to have an experienced disability attorney).
Only about
40% of the claims are approved at that stage sometimes less. The next stage,
Disability Reconsideration, about 20% of the individuals win at that stage. The last
stage, the Hearing stage is where the individual actually has a hearing in
front of an Administrative Law Judge. The social security disability or
ssi disability hearing is informal with only
the judge, his secretary and often times the judge will have a vocational
expert present to testify as to what jobs the individual can perform.
Social Security Disability Attorney (is it wise to have
one?)
Social Security Disability attorney an experienced one
usually can be the difference. No fee is collected if your social security disability claim is
not won, and fees are only collected on the back end. Disability lawyers receive 25% of
the back benefits up to a certain amount which has been set by law.
Get a FREE Immediate review by an
experienced disability attorney in your state.
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Statistically claimants that are represented by an attorney are
much more likely to win their claim.
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An experienced attorney knows what proof social security and ssi
disability system requires
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Using legal help eliminates both the necessity of waiting in long
government lines and the chance that a government clerks incorrect notation
on your condition jeopardizing your claim.
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All aspects of your case including complicated paper work will be
handled professionally.
What to expect in a typical Social Security Disability
claim process:
The hardest part of the whole claims process is being
patient. Once you request a Social Security Disability or SSi Disability
Claims hearing, it may take up to one year to actually have a hearing and
then another 3 to 6 months to get a decision. Again, that's why you want
to start your claims process with an experienced disability
representation.
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As your social security disability claims
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disability claim.
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Investigate all medical documentation and obtain additional reports for
your Social Security Disability or SSI Disability Claim.
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Prepare you for any Social Security required hearings.
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Make sure you receive all the Social Security Disability and/or SSI
Disability benefits you are entitled to.
Specific questions about your particular social security disability
claim? You should speak to a disability attorney.
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