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Bradenton, Florida Social Security Attorneys

Are you disabled? Do you need help? You may be entitled to monthly checks from the government while you are disabled. An experienced Bradenton Social Security lawyer can increase the chance that you will win your Social Security application. Qualifying individuals may be entitled to monthly payments as well as medical care and additional resources from your state government. Bradenton Social Security lawyers can guide you through the often-complicated application and appeal process. Start today by filling out the form on the webpage.
 

How Important is it to Win your SSI or SSDI Claim
 

Of the thousands of Social Security applications processed each year, the vast majority of applicants are denied benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%. You can dramatically increase your odds of winning your benefits claim, however, by working with an experienced Bradenton Social Security attorney. This is because most Social Security lawyers have learned what criteria the review board is looking for through years of handling applications for benefits through the Social Security system. Many Social Security applicants face the possibility of homelessness if their SSI or SSDI claim is denied. The Social Security system provides monthly payments to qualified disabled Americans that make living in this expensive country more manageable. In many cases, claimants also qualify for critical medical coverage through the Social Security system. SSI claimants can get Medicaid, while SSDI claimants may qualify for Medicare.
 

Are Qualified Bradenton, Florida Social Security Attorneys Expensive?
 

If you believe that you are not able to afford a social security attorney, think again. They are not as expensive as you may think. Most Social Security attorneys work on a “contingency” basis: meaning that they only get paid if your claim is successful. That means, in most cases, you have nothing to lose by working with a Social Security lawyer. Your social security lawyer is limited in how much he or she can charge you. The federal government has capped attorney fees in Social Security cases at 25% of your back pay, up to a total of $6,000. Even then, the government has to approve the final award of attorney fees. So, a claimant is always getting a fair deal. All you have to do to contact a Bradenton Social Security lawyer is fill out the questionnaire on the site.
 

Understanding the SSI and SSDI Programs
 

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.    How is disability defined in Bradenton, 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 Bradenton, Florida a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Bradenton 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 Bradenton, 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 Bradenton, FL Disability Insurance Lawyer As Soon As Possible

SSDI is a program for disabled Americans with an employment history. In order to qualify for SSDI, you must have a qualifying disability, and have worked and paid into the social security system for a minimum percentage of the previous years (the number of years depends on your age). SSDI recipients may also qualify for Medicare. If you believe you qualify for SSDI, contact an experienced Bradenton SSDI lawyer to discuss your options.
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) - Contact an experienced Bradenton, Florida Disability Lawyer
 

The SSI system provides monthly payments, of a minimum amount, to disabled Americans. These benefits are paid regardless of whether the disabled person had previously paid into the Social Security system. Although the benefit payments are generally lower under SSI than SSDI, the funds help those who critically need it. Successful SSI claimants may also qualify for Medicaid. Fill out the form on the website to contact an experienced Bradenton SSI attorney and begin the process to get the benefits you need to live.
 

The Social Security Process: From Application to Appeals - Bradenton, Florida Disability Appeals Attorneys
 

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. 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 Bradenton Social Security attorney as soon as possible to discuss the reasons your claim was denied.
 

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

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Bradenton social security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Central Florida including Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Palmetto, Bayshore Gardens, Cortez, Ellenton, Memphis, Samoset, West Bradenton, West Samoset, Duette, Myakka City, Oneco, Gillette, Palm View, Memphis Heights, Manavista, Fort Hamer, Manhattan, Waterbury, Old Myakka, Snead Island, Rattlesnake Key, Elwood Park, Willow, Foxleigh, Tara, Lakewood Ranch and other communities in Manatee County.