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Need Social Security? Gatesville, Texas Social Security Attorneys Can Help
 

Do you suffer from a disability that prevents you from being able to support yourself? The good news is Social Security can provide much-needed relief to qualifying individual. If you qualify for benefits, you may be entitled to monthly checks from the federal government to help cover expenses while you are unable to work due to your disability. Some may qualify for other assistance, such as: medical care coverage, food stamps, and other assistance from the state government. Don’t wait any longer. Contact a skilled Gatesville Social Security disability lawyer today by filling out the questionnaire on this webpage.
 

The Difference between Winning and Losing your SSI or SSDI Claim
 

It is not always easy to qualify for Social Security benefits. Roughly 65% of initial applications are denied benefits. A skilled Gatesville 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. The difference between winning your social security claim and losing your social security claim are often dramatic. For example, without an alternative source of income, and without the ability to work (due to disability), many people face homelessness and hunger. The relief provided by the monthly payments from SSI and SSDI claims provide a necessary security blanket. In some cases, claimants may be entitled to medical care through the Medicaid or Medicare systems.
 

I don’t have any money! How do I pay a skilled Gatesville 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. Why? Social Security lawyers only get paid if you get paid. This fee structure is called a “contingency” fee. 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. After filling out the questionnaire on this site, an experienced Gatesville Social Security attorney will call or email you to discuss the specifics of your case.
 

Learn About SSDI and SSI: Your Federal Social Security Programs
 

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 Gatesville, Texas? - 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 Gatesville, Texas a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Gatesville 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 Gatesville 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.
 

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) – Contact a Knowledgeable Gatesville Disability Insurance Lawyer Now
 

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 Gatesville Social Security SSDI attorney to learn if you qualify.
 

Supplemental Security Income: A Welfare-based Program
 

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 Gatesville SSI lawyer.
 

How do I Apply for Social Security and What Can I Expect? - Gatesville Social Security Disability Application and 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. 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 Gatesville Social Security attorney today to discuss your appeal.
 

The list below contains some examples of the types of illnesses and injuries that have qualified previous applicants for a Social Security disability:

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Gatesville social security attorneys serve clients throughout central Texas including, Gatesville, Copperas Cove, Evant, Jonesboro, Purmela, South Mountain, The Grove, Turnersville, Arnett, Ater, Levita, Coryell, Pancake, Lime City, South Purmela, Oglesby and other communities including Bosque County, McLennan County, Hamilton County and Coryell County.