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 Don’t Wait Any Longer! Delray Beach, Florida Social Attorneys Can Help You Today

 

Has a disability affected your quality of life? Are you now unable to work because of a disability? You may be entitled to assistance under the Social Security disability system. The system is designed to provide benefits to Americans who are not able to work due to disability. You stand a better chance of qualifying for social security benefits if you go through the Social Security application process with an experienced Delray Beach Social Security lawyer. Help is around the corner. Contact an experienced Delray Beach social security lawyer today by filling out the questionnaire on this site. This will start the process to get you the Social Security disability benefits you need to survive.
 

The Sustainin g Power of the SSI and SSD I Systems
 

It is not always easy to qualify for Social Security benefits. Roughly 65% of initial applications are denied benefits. A skilled Delray Beach Social Security attorney can increase the likelihood of a successful claim. Your attorney can help you frame your disability and the attendant circumstances in the most effective and appropriate manner. Your lawyer will draw from his or her wealth of experience working with the Social Security review board inspecting your application and hearing your appeal to ensure you present the best evidence of need possible. People with serious disabilities that prevent them from being able to gain employment may potentially face hunger and homelessness. A successful Social Security claim can provide a necessary safety net to some of the most vulnerable citizens. Successful claimants receive monthly payments from the federal government to cover critical expenses. Many claimants also qualify for medical services through Medicare and Medicaid programs.
 

How Can I Afford to P ay a Qualified Delray Beach, FL  Social Security Attorney?
 

You do not have to have big bank account to afford a Social Security attorney. The typical fee structure used by Social Security law firms is designed to be affordable for people who are not employed. Most all Social Security lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means they only get paid if your claim is successful. 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. Contact an experienced Delray Beach Social Security lawyer today by filling out the form on this page.
 

Who qualifies for Social Securit y Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)

 

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 Delray Beach, 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 Delray Beach, Florida a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Delray Beach 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 Delray Beach, 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 Delray Beach, Florida Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Lawyer Today

   

  If you have a work history of paying into Social Security, you may be eligible to receive SSDI payments. SSDI is a natural insurance program that pays those who are disabled and have a qualifying work history (the duration you are required to have worked to qualify depends on your age). SSDI recipients may also qualify for Medicare. Learn more by contacting an experienced Delray Beach SSDI lawyer and learn about whether you qualify for Social Security.
 

Supplemental Security I  ncome: Your Fi  nal Safety Net
 

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 Delray Beach SSI lawyer.
 

How do I Apply for So  cial Security and What Can I Expect? - Delray Beach, FL Social Security Disability Application and Appeals Attorneys

  

To apply for Social Security, you can start an application online, in person, or by calling the social security administration directly. The process can take upward of six months to review your case. 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 Delray Beach Social Security attorney as soon as possible to discuss the reasons your claim was denied.
 

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

Local SSA Office in Delray Beach, FL
 

Low Cost Hospitals in and near Delray Beach, Florida
 

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Delray Beach social security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Southern Florida, including Boynton Beach, Delray Beach, Greenacres, Jupiter, Kings Point, Lake Worth, Lantana, North Palm Beach, Palm Beach, Palm Beach Gardens, Riveria Beach, Royal Palm Beach, Royal Palm Estates, Tequesta, Wellington, West Palm Beach, areas in the vicinity of Palm Beach International Airport, and other communities in Palm Beach County.