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Social Security Attorneys in Addison, Texas Can Assist You
 

Is a disability rendering you unable to work? Social Security disability benefits were put in place to help individuals unable to work due to a disability. If you qualify for Social Security, you may be eligible to receive payments from the federal government. The chance that your claim for Social Security benefits will succeed may improve if you contact an experienced Addison, Texas social security lawyer. Fill out the form on the website to contact an experienced Addison Social Security disability lawyer today. Don’t delay, the help you need is right around the corner.
 

The Difference Between Winning and Losing Your SSDI or SSI Claim
 

If you have already applied for Social Security benefits and your claim was denied, you are among the majority. Roughly 65% - 75% of Social Security applications are not approved annually. You can dramatically increase your odds of winning your benefits claim, however, by working with an experienced Addison Social Security attorney. This is because most Social Securitylawyers have learned what criteria the review board is looking for through years of handling applications for benefits through the Social Security system. The advantages of hiring an experienced Social Security professional should not be ignored. Especially when you consider the consequences of losing a Social Security request for benefits. Winning your claim can mean the difference between a qualify life and one that is fraught with difficulty and uncertainty. If are disabled and unable to make a living on your own, you deserve to receive the benefits afforded by the Social Security Administration. Those who qualify may receive monthly checks, and medical coverage through Medicaid or Medicare, food stamps, and additional services provided by the state.
 

How Much Does Hiring an Experienced Addison Social Security Attorney Cost?
 

Social Security attorneys are not necessarily as expensive as think. In almost every case, Social Security attorneys work on what is called a “contingency” fee. This means they only get paid if you win your Social Security benefits claim. The federal government caps the amount that a Social Security lawyer can charge. They are generally limited to a maximum of 25% of the back pay owed to you (as opposed to future payments). That means that if you are owed $10,000 in payments from the months prior to your decision, the attorney can only make $2,500 – 25% of your back pay. The law goes on to state that a Social Security attorney cannot make more than $6,000 from your case in total. Don’t wait.  To contact an experienced Addison Social Security lawyer today and start the ball rolling on your Social Security claim all you have to do is fill out the form on the webpage side of the page.
 

What is the difference between SSDI and SSI?
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) have strict requirements. Both systems provide disability payments to those who cannot work for a year or more due to an injury. Although their purposes are very similar, SSI and SSDI are, in fact, quite different.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Addison, Texas? - To receive disability benefits for Social Security Disability you must meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disability.
   1. The term disability is that you are unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” [SGA] because of a medically physical or mental impairment which has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 12 months, or is expected to result in your death.
2. If you are working in or around Addison, Texas is that a factor? - If you are working in Addison and performing SGA, then you are considered able to work and not disabled. In 2012, the SGA limit is $1010 (after taxes) per month. If you earn more than $1010 per month, you are probably not eligible, unless there are special circumstances;
3. Do You Have a Severe Impairment? - You must have a medical problem which significantly limits your physical or mental ability to perform basic work activities. The impairment must be expected to last for 12 months or end in death;
4. Does Your Medical Condition Match One of SSA’s Listed Impairments? - SSA has a list of medical conditions ["Listing of Impairments."] that describes medical conditions so severe that SSA considers people who have the conditions disabled;
   1. If your condition does not meet or equal one of the conditions in the Listing of Impairments, then you must ask:
      1. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Work You Did in the Past? - SSA determines what you are able to do despite your medical condition. This is called the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). SSA compares your RFC with the physical and mental demands of your past jobs. If you are physically and mentally able to do a job that you have held within the last fifteen years, then SSA considers you "not disabled." However, if you are not able to perform any of your past jobs, then ask:
5. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Other Work? - If you cannot perform your past work, then SSA decides whether you are able to perform other types of work.

Can Children in Addison Qualify for Disability Benefits? Yes, but What is the Criteria?
 

Financially, needy children under age 18 who have serious medical conditions may be eligible for Children's SSI. A child is disabled for SSI if the child is not working and earning more than the SGA level and has a medical condition or combination of conditions that cause "marked and severe functional limitations." Medical evidence documenting the child's medical condition is essential.
 

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Talk to an Experienced Addison Disability Income Lawyer Today
 

SSDI provides disability payments to Americans who can demonstrate a work history of paying taxes into the Social Security system. To qualify for SSDI benefits, you must prove (1) you have a disability that prevents you from working for at least one year, and (2) that you worked and paid social security taxes over the course of the previous years (the number of years depends on your age). SSDI recipients may also qualify for Medicare. Contact an experienced Addison SSDI attorney today to learn more about qualifying for SSDI.

The Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program –Addison Disability Lawyers Are Here to Help
 

Unlike SSDI, you do not have to demonstrate a work history to be eligible for SSI. To qualify for SSI, you must suffer from a disability that prevents you from working for a year or more, and make less than a minimum threshold of money. SSI checks are paid monthly. In addition, you may be eligible for more money from your state, Medicaid, and food stamps. Call your Addison Social Security SSI attorney for more information.
 

The Social Security Process: From Application to Appeals - Addison Disability Appeals Attorneys
 

You can apply for Social Security online, or by calling or visiting your local Social Security office. The application process can take anywhere from four to six months from your initial application to the determination of eligibility. If you are denied Social Security benefits, you can always appeal the decision, which will take longer. If you are considering an appeal, contact a skilled Addison Social Security attorney as soon as possible to discuss the reasons your claim was denied.
 

The following are a few examples ofthe types of injuries and illnesses that have previously qualified as a disability for Social Security:
 

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Addison Social Security Attorneys serve clients throughout Central Texas, including Addison, Audelia, Balch Springs, Bedford, Buckingham, Cedar Hill, Carrollton, Cockrell Hill, Colleyville, Colony, Coppell, Dallas, Dalrock, DeSoto, Duncanville, Farmers Branch, Flower Mound, Garland, Glenn Heights, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Hebron, Hutchins, Irving, Lancaster, Lewisville, Mesquite, North Branch, Plano, Richardson, Rowlett, Sachse, Seagoville, Southlake, Sunnyvale, Trinity Mills, University Park, Wilmer, areas in the vicinity of Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport,  and other communities in Dallas County and Denton County.