Social Security Disability

Benefits That Are Your Right

Social Security Disability benefits are your right if you worked, paid taxes and have become disabled, although it may not feel like it when you are attempting to collect on benefits. The process is arduous and frustrating. However, you do not have to do it alone.

In your initial, complimentary consultation, attorney Stuart W. Penrose, an experienced personal injury attorney, will provide you with all the information you need to move forward. We want you to know how we will pursue your benefits. We want you to know how we will pursue your benefits.

The Process:

There are two types of Social Security benefit programs provided to those who have become disabled and cannot work:

According to the Social Security Administration, in order to qualify for either benefits program, your disability must prevent you from engaging “in any substantial gainful activity by reason of a medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.”

In other words, you must have one or more “physical or mental impairment[s] of such severity that [you] are not only unable to do [your] previous work but cannot, considering [your] age, education, and work experience engage in any other type of substantial gainful work existing in the national economy.”

The Requirements Do Not End There

The pursuit of a claim for benefits will require proof of your insured status, a determination of how many work credits you obtained prior to your disability, and both an expert medical and vocational determination as to the extent of your disability, as well as your ability to participate in any form of gainful employment.

While your doctor, a workers’ compensation hearing officer, disability insurance, or someone else may have already declared you disabled, that does not mean that you are entitled to Social Security benefits. Part of that decision is determined on the documents filed in support of your claim, and the Social Security Administration meets the applicant only at the end of the process when you have one last chance (after previously being denied) to present your case to the judge.

Do Not Be Deterred By A Denial

The majority of applications made for Social Security benefits are denied in its initial phases, and the appeals process can be long and complicated. It is not uncommon for the entire process to take 1 or 2 years before a final determination can be made regarding your benefits. Furthermore, incomplete applications and missing paperwork often results in additional delays, causing additional frustration.

Schedule a Consultation

Our consultations are free, and we don’t get a dime unless you receive benefits. That means a no out-of-pocket solution to what may be a tough situation for you. Don’t be afraid to call us for help. Even if you haven’t applied for the first time yet, we can point you in the right direction to get started.

Social Security Disability

Benefits That Are Your Right

The Process:

The Requirements Do Not End There

Do Not Be Deterred By A Denial

Schedule a Consultation

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