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Need Social Security? Citrus Ridge, Florida Social Security Attorneys Can Help

Is a disability rendering you unable to work? The Social Security disability program was implemented to assist Americans unable to work due to a disability. Qualifying for Social Security can be complicated. It is, therefore, extremely beneficial to work with an experienced Citrus Ridge Social Security lawyer when you apply for Social Security or appeal a Social Security benefits determination. Help is around the corner. Contact an experienced Citrus Ridge social security lawyer today by filling out the questionnaire on the site. This will start the process to get you the Social Security disability benefits you need to survive.
 

The Sustaining Power of the SSI and SSDI Systems
 

Statistically, between 65% and 70% of initial applications for Social Security benefits are denied nationally. The success of your Social Security claim often hinges on whether you effectively laid out the best argument for your disability to the review board. Citrus Ridge social security attorneys have experience and knowledge on how to present your case most effectively. By working with a lawyer, you do not have to second-guess whether you are characterizing your disability in the most effective way possible. If you win your Social Security claim, you will be entitled to a monthly benefit payment from the US government. In many cases, you can also qualify for state and/or federal assistance with medical care. For example, SSDI claimants can apply for and potentially qualify for Medicare benefits, while SSI claimants may qualify for Medicaid benefits.
 

I don’t have any money! How do I pay a skilled Citrus Ridge, FL Social Security lawyer?
 

Believe it or not, just about anyone can afford a Social Security attorney. Unlike many other types of lawyers, Social Security lawyers do not require you to pay big out of pocket expenses. When you hire a Social Security lawyer, you agree only to pay them attorney fees if you win your claim. In other words, you only pay your lawyer if the Social Security Administration pays you. 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 Citrus Ridge Social Security lawyer is fill out the questionnaire on the website.
 

Eligibility for either SSDI or SSI
 

The Social Security system provides monthly disability benefit payments to those who qualify. In order to qualify for either the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs, you must meet certain criteria. Generally, to qualify for either SSI or SSDI, you must suffer from an injury that prevents you from working for a year or more (or one that results in death). Both the SSI and SSDI systems are explained below.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Citrus Ridge, 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 Citrus Ridge, Florida a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Citrus Ridge 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 Citrus Ridge, 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.
 

Federal Workers Insurance for the Disabled - Contact a Knowledgeable Citrus Ridge, FL Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Lawyer Today

SSDI is a federal benefit program that pays disability benefits to people who have paid into the Social Security system.  In order to qualify, you must have a qualifying disability as well as a work history of paying Social Security taxes. Thus, not everyone qualifies for SSDI. Those who do qualify may also be eligible for Medicare coverage, depending on the duration of your disability. Contact an experienced Citrus Ridge Social Security SSDI attorney to learn if you qualify.
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Experienced Citrus Ridge, Florida Disability Lawyers Help
 

SSI, unlike SSDI, is a welfare-based program that pays a benefit to those with disabilities, regardless of their work history. In order to qualify for SSI, claimants must make less than a minimum threshold of income (a very small amount). Those who qualify may also be eligible for food stamps, and Medicaid. Learn more now and contact an experienced Citrus Ridge SSI lawyer.
 

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

You can begin the application process for Social Security benefits online, in person, or by phone. The process can take a while because the number of applications is generally very high. Usually, you have to wait anywhere between three and six months, maybe longer before you will receive a decision on your eligibility for Social Security. If you are denied benefits, you can appeal your case. Call a Citrus Ridge Social Security lawyer today to discuss the merits of your appeal.

    

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

    

Local SSA Office of Citrus Ridge, Florida
 

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Citrus Ridge social security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Central Florida, including Altoona, Astor, Astatula, Citrus Ridge, Clermont, Beaumont, Buenaventura Lakes, Cypress Walk, Blackton, Ferndale, Hampton Hills, Highland City, Kathleen, Kimberly Acres, Lady Lake, Leesburg, Mascotte, Minneola, Kissimmee, Lisbon, Lakeland, Lakeside, Mount Plymouth, Oakpark, Oak Ridge, Ocoee, Orange Gardens, Orlando, Orangedale, Palmorey, Polk City, Silver Lake, Sorrento, Saddle, Tinwood, Tavares, Union Par, Timbercreek, Wahneta, West End Farms, Winston, Winterhaven, Yalaha and other communities in Orange County, Osceola County, Polk County and Lake County.