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Need Social Security? El Paso de Robles, California Social Security Attorneys Can Help

Is a disability rendering you unable to work? You may be eligible for help from the United States Social Security Administration. Social Security provides monthly payments to qualifying individuals. An experienced El Paso de Robles social security attorney may significantly increase your chances of winning your Social Security disability claim. Don’t wait any longer. Contact a skilled El Paso de Robles Social Security disability lawyer today by filling out the questionnaire on the site.
 

Why You Should Seek Assistance when Applying for SSI or SSDI Benefits
 

If you are considering applying for Social Security benefits, the statistics are not favorable for initial applicants. About 65% or more initial applicants are denied benefits annually. Presenting proof of your disability is an important step toward qualifying for Social Security benefits. An experienced El Paso de Robles 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. Winning your Social Security benefits claim can mean the difference between no access to health care and destitution, and the safety net of a monthly benefit payment and life-saving medical care. If you qualify, you could potentially receive the following in addition to monthly payments (depending on your circumstances): Medicare, Medicaid, and Food Stamps.
 

Lawyers are Too Expensive - How Can I Afford to Pay a Social Security Attorney?
 

Social security attorneys are generally very affordable. 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 Social Security system oversees the amount a lawyer can charge for representing a client in a Social Security matter. Legal fees for Social Security cases are capped at 25% of the back pay awarded to you, up to a maximum of $6,000. All you have to do to contact an El Paso de Robles Social Security lawyer is fill out the questionnaire on the site.
 

SSDI and SSI Eligibility
 

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 El Paso de Robles, California? - 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 El Paso de Robles, California a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in El Paso de Robles 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 El Paso de Robles, California 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 El Paso de Robles, California 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 El Paso de Robles SSDI attorney to learn whether your situation qualifies you for some Social Security benefit.
 

Supplemental Security Income: Your Final Safety Net
 

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 site to contact an experienced El Paso de Robles SSI attorney and begin the process to get the benefits you need to live.
 

How do I Apply for Social Security and What Can I Expect? - El Paso de Robles, CA Social Security Disability Application and 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. You can have your case reviewed by an appeal panel if you are initially denied social security benefits. Having an attorney to represent you in the appeal is very preferable. Contact an El Paso de Robles Social Security attorney today to discuss your appeal.
 

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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El Paso de Robles social security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Central Coast California including Arroyo Grande, Atascadero, Paso Robles, Pismo Beach, San Luis Obispo, Blacklake, Callender, Cambria, Cayucos, Creston, Edna, El Paso de Robles, Los Berros, Los Osos, Los Ranchos, Oceano, San Miguel, San Simeon, Santa Margarita, Templeton, Whitley Gardens and other communities in Monterey County, Santa Barbara County and San Luis Obispo County.