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Foothill Farms, California Social Security Lawyers are Ready to Help

Are you disabled? Do you need help? Social Security may provide the help you are seeking. The US Social Security system is not always easy to navigate. Fortunately, there are experienced Foothill Farms Social Security lawyers who understand the intricacies of the system. Whether you have previously applied for benefits and were rejected, or if this is your first time applying for Social Security, the assistance of a knowledgeable Foothill Farms Social Security disability lawyer is likely to increase your chances of success. Give yourself the best chance of qualifying for Social Security disability benefits by working with an experienced Foothill Farms social security attorney today. Fill out the form on the webpage today.
 

The Sustaining Power of the SSI and SSDI Systems
 

Statistically, between 65% and 70% of initial applications for Social Security benefits are denied nationally. You can dramatically increase your odds of winning your benefits claim, however, by working with an experienced Foothill Farms 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. 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.
 

How can I afford a Foothill Farms, CA Social Security Attorney When I Have No Income?
 

Social Security attorneys are not necessarily as expensive as think. 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. 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. All you have to do to contact a Foothill Farms Social Security lawyer is fill out the questionnaire on the site.
 

SSDI and SSI, which one is right for you?
 

The Social Security system was created to provide disability payments to some of our most vulnerable citizens: Americans who are not able to work due to an injury. In order to qualify for Social Security the injury must keep you from working for at least a year or more. Under the Social Security system, there are two disability programs: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Both are explained below.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Foothill Farms, 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 Foothill Farms, California a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Foothill Farms 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 Foothill Farms, 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.

Federal Workers Insurance for the Disabled - Contact a Knowledgeable Foothill Farms, CA 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 Foothill Farms Social Security SSDI attorney to learn if you qualify.
 

Work with an experienced Foothill Farms, California Disability Lawyer to Obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
 

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 Foothill Farms SSI attorney and begin the process to get the benefits you need to live.
 

The Social Security Process from Application to Appeal - Foothill Farms, California SSI and SSDI 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 have been denied Social Security, you can appeal your case. At appeal, you will have to prove that your condition qualifies as a disability. If you do not feel comfortable appearing on your own behalf, an attorney may present your case for you.
 

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

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Foothill Farms social security attorneys serve clients throughout Central California, including Antioch, Auburn, Brentwood, Citrus Heights, Concord, Davis, Dixon, Elk Grove, Fairfield, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Foothill Farms, Galt, Lincoln, Lodi, Manteca, Modesto, North Highlands, Parkway, Pittsburg, Placerville, Rancho Cordova, Rio Vista, Rocklin, Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe, Stockton, Vacaville, Vallejo, Winters, Woodland, Yuba City, areas in the vicinity of Sacramento Mather Airport, and other communities in Sacramento County.