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Greenville Texas Social Security Lawyers are Ready to Help
 

Has a disability made it hard to support yourself or your family? You may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. Greenville Social Security lawyers can guide you through the Social Security application and appeal process. If you qualify, you may be entitled to benefits such as a monthly check and additional help from the federal government. Contact an experienced Greenville Social Security disability lawyer by filling out the form on this page. The form does not create any obligation.
 

Am I Entitled to Social Security Benefits? The SSI and SSDI Programs At a Glance
 

More than half of first-time applicants are denied Social Security benefits each year. Do not take any unnecessary, time consuming risks. An experienced Greenville Social Security attorney knows how to present proof of your disability in the most effective way. You can really gain an advantage by working with a lawyer well versed in Social Security law. For many disabled Americans, an unsuccessful Social Security application has devastating consequences. A disabled person without an alternative source of income may face homelessness and other hardships. The SSI and SSDI systems provide monthly payments from the US government to disabled citizens. These payments can cover the cost of living, and in some cases the SSI and SSDI systems may also make medical coverage available.
 

How can I afford an Greenville Social Security Attorney When I Have No Income?
 

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. 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 an Greenville Social Security lawyer is fill out the questionnaire on this site.
 

Learn About SSDI and SSI: Your Federal Social Security Programs
 

The US Government created Social Security for a number of reasons. Among them was the goal of providing benefits to Americans who are unable to work due to an injury. In order to qualify for Social Security, the injury must prevent the person from working for at least one year. There are two different programs that give rise to disability payments under the Social Security System: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). While both programs provide relief to injured Americans, they are, in fact, quite different from each other. 
 

1.    How is disability defined in Greenville, 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 Greenville, Texas a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Greenville 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 Greenville 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 Greenville Disability Insurance Lawyer Now
 

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 Greenville SSDI attorney to learn whether your situation qualifies you for some Social Security benefit.
 

Work with an experienced Greenville Disability Lawyer to Obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
 

Unlike SSDI, you do not have to demonstrate a work history to be eligible for SSI. To qualify for SSI, you must suffer from a disability that prevents you from working for a year or more, and make less than a minimum threshold of money. SSI checks are paid monthly. In addition, you may be eligible for more money from your state, Medicaid, and food stamps. Call your Greenville Social Security SSI attorney for more information. 
 

From Application to Appeal: The Social Security Process - Greenville Social Security Disability Appeals Law Firms
 

You can apply online, in person, or over the phone for Social Security. You will be asked to fill out a series of questions that require you to substantiate your disability. Be ready to wait anywhere from three to six months for a decision on your application. 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 Greenville 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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Greenville social security attorneys serve clients throughout northeastern Texas including, Caddo Mills, Cash, Celeste, Commerce, Greenville, Lone Oak, Merit, Quinlan, Union Valley, West Tawakoni, Wolfe City, Reavilon, Peniel, Mineral Heights, Concord, Center Point, Meadowview, Mount Bethel, Jacobia, Dixon, Kingston, and other communities including Fannin County, Rains County, Van Zandt County, Rockwall County and Hunt County.