What is the definition of Disability?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) takes care of the disability program. Allow us to begin with understanding what is the definition of disability as per SSA agency.
Those who cannot work for wages as a result of a medical condition that’s expected to last a minimum of one year or is considered fatal are considered as individuals with a disability as per SSA.
Basic eligibility for disability benefits
For anyone to be eligible to claim disability benefits needs to have worked enough years in the past. The person applying for these benefits has to meet the two earning tests requirement before making their application. The SSDI attorneys at our firm have the expertise and the experience to represent your case.
How to apply for the benefits?
You can apply for benefits either online or via phone or have a certified professional person represent you. The best approach to get timely results is to work with a professional who is familiar with state laws relating to SSDI. They will prepare your application in a manner that will get you the approval for your claim.
Who makes the decision on your claim?
The Disability Determination Services agency in your state evaluates your claim and makes the decision. The agency would consider the following points with regards to your medical condition while evaluation and they would require all the relevant information from the healthcare team.
Your medical condition(s)
- Timeline of your medical condition(s)
- Impact of your medical condition(s)on your daily activities
- All medical tests reports
- Treatment provided and your ability to perform work-related activities (walking, sitting, lifting, carrying etc.).
Depending on your residing state, every state agency follows a set method to establish your disability. Thereby qualifying or not qualifying you for the benefits as fit.
Additional factors influencing the benefit disbursement
- Your current employment standing
- The severity of your medical condition
- Are you able to work effectively in the way you worked prior to your disability?
- Does our list mention your medical condition or is it similar medically to a condition within the list?
- Can you do a different type of job?
What can we offer?
We have a team of competent Social Security Disability Attorneys who will be happy to represent you. Our attorney can connect with SSA agency on your behalf first and subsequently:
- He or she’s going to review your info that they receive from the SSAt agency.
- It’s our and also the client’s responsibility to make sure that all the data provided is correct and not false. Hence, we are going to review that documentation.
- We will assist you in obtaining your medical records and data to support your claim from your healthcare providers.
- We are going to accompany you for any interviews, hearings or proceedings with SSA agency.
- We will be able to facilitate with any hearing or appeals or review your claim details.
Should you end up in a situation where you would like to assert your social security benefits, help is just at arm’s length. Pick up your phone and reach us on (855) 254-7841 for your free consultation.