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Social Security Benefits Questions? Apopka, Florida Social Security Attorneys Have Answers
 

Has a disability affected your ability to work? The good news is Social Security can provide much-needed relief to qualifying individual. If you qualify for benefits, you may be entitled to monthly checks from the federal government to help cover expenses while you are unable to work due to your disability. Some may qualify for other assistance, such as: medical care coverage, food stamps, and other assistance from the state government. Contact an experienced Apopka Social Security disability lawyer by filling out the form on this site. The form does not create any obligation.
 

Moving Forward: How SSI and SSDI Benefits Can Help You
 

A significant majority of initial applicants are denied Social Security benefits: generally, between 65% and 70% of first time applications do not make the cut. Presenting proof of your disability is an important step toward qualifying for Social Security benefits. An experienced Apopka Social Security attorney can help you make the most persuasive case to the Social Security review board. Your chance of success is likely to increase with this assistance. For many Americans, Social Security payments mean the difference between falling through society’s cracks and safety. Since Social Security was designed to help those in society who are most vulnerable: the significantly disabled. For those who qualify, Social Security provides a safety net of monthly checks for the duration of your disability. In addition, qualifying individuals also gain access to other potential benefits such as medical care coverage and assistance from your state such as food stamps.
 

How Can I Afford to Pay a Qualified Apopka, FL Social Security Attorney?
 

Social security attorneys are generally very affordable. Social security attorneys are generally paid according to a strict fee schedule on a contingency basis. This means they can only be paid if they prevail in your claim. That makes sense because claimants often are not able to afford an attorney with the money they have. A Social Security attorney is legally not allowed to charge more than 25% of the back pay/past due benefits awarded to you, up to a maximum of $6,000. Moreover, you are protected because the government must approve the attorney’s fee before you are required to pay your lawyer for his services. After filling out the questionnaire on this webpage, an experienced Apopka Social Security attorney will call or email you to discuss the specifics of your case.
 

Learn About SSDI and SSI: Your Federal Social Security Programs
 

There are two separate Social Security programs that provide disability payments to injured Americans: SSI and SSDI (Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance, respectively). In order to earn disability payments under either program, you must suffer from an injury that (1) prevents you from working for a year or more, or (2) results in death. In general, short-term injuries are not covered by the social security system.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Apopka, Florida? - In order to receive Social Security disability benefits, you must meet the Social Security Administration's
        standard for disability.
        a.    The term disability is defined as being unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” [SGA] due to a of a physical or mental impairment which has lasted
                - or is expected to last - for a minimum of 12 months, or is expected to result in death.
2.    Is working in Apopka, Florida a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Apopka and the work meets the definition of
       substantial gainful activity, you are considered able to work and, therefore, you are not disabled and would not qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
       In 2012, if you earn more than $1010 per month (after taxes), you are probably not eligible for Social Security, unless there special circumstances exist.
3.    Do You Have a Severe Impairment? - In order to be considered severely impaired, you must have a medical problem that significantly limits your physical or
       mental ability to perform basic work activities. The impairment must be expected to last for 12 months or result in death.
4.    Does Your Medical Condition Match One of SSA’s Listed Impairments? - The Social Security Administration (SSA) has promulgated a list of medical conditions
        ["Listing of Impairments."] of such great severity that the SSA considers people who with the conditions disabled;
        1.    If your condition is not included in the SSA's Listing of Impairments, you have to ask yourself the following question in regard to obtaining Social Security
               Disability Benefits:
               1.  Am I able to do the same type of work I was able to do before the onset of the disability? - If the SSA determines that you are able to continue doing the same
                    work as you did before your medical condition you may have difficulty proving eligibility. The measure of how capable you are at doing your job after the
                   onset of your disability as opposed to before the onset of the disability is called the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). In determining your eligibility for
                   benefits, the SSA compares your current 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." If you are not able to perform any of your past jobs,
                   then ask yourself:
5.    Despite Your Medical Condition, Can You Do Other Work? - If you are unable to perform work similar to what you have done in the past, then the SSA will
       determine whether you are able to perform other types of work rather than collect benefits.
 

Can Children in Apopka, Florida 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.
 

SSDI - Contact a Skilled Apopka, FL Disability Insurance Lawyer As Soon As Possible
 

You must establish a work history of paying into social security as well as a qualifying disability to qualify for SSDI monthly payments. So, not everyone qualifies for the SSDI program. If you receive disability payments under SSDI you may also qualify for Medicare coverage. Contact an experienced Apopka SSDI attorney to learn whether your situation qualifies you for some Social Security benefit.
 

Do I qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
 

SSI is paid out like welfare, meaning you must earn less than a certain amount of money to qualify. In addition, you need to be disabled and unable to work in order to qualify for SSI. SSI pays out a smaller amount of money than SSDI. Unlike SSDI, however, you are not required to have paid into the Social Security system to qualify for SSI payments. In addition, SSI recipients qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To contact an experienced Apopka SSI attorney, fill out the questionnaire on this page.
 

From Application to Appeal: The Social Security Process - Apopka, Florida Social Security Disability Appeals Law Firms
 

You can start your application for social security online, in person, or over the telephone. In some instances, the review process can take more as long as six months. In the event that the government denies your social security application, you have the right to appeal the decision. At the appeal, you can represent yourself or you can hire an Apopka Social Security lawyer can represent you.
 

Below is a list of some of the illnesses and injuries that have qualified for a disability under Social Security:

Local SSA Office of Apopka, FL
 

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Apopka social security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Central Florida including Apopka, Altamonte Springs, Casselberry, Fern Park, Geneva, Indian Mound Village, Heathrow, Longwood, Maitland, Oviedo, Sanford, University, Winter Garden, Meadow Woods, Southchase, Belle Isle, Lake Butler, Oakland, Hunters Creek, Edgewood, Horizon West, Windermere, Conway, Eatonville, Lockhart, Lake Buena Vista, University Park, Goldenrod, Wekiva Springs, Lockhart, Goldenrod, Lake Mary, Orlando, Tuskawilla, Sanlando Springs, Winter Springs, Pine Castle and other communities in Seminole County and Orange County.