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Contact a Social Security Attorney in Griffin, Georgia As Soon As Possible
 

A Griffin Social Security lawyer can help you apply for social security disability benefitsDo you suffer from a disability that prevents you from being able to support yourself? The Social Security disability program was implemented to assist Americans unable to work due to a disability. Qualifying for Social Security can be complicated. It is, therefore, extremely beneficial to work with an experienced Griffin Social Security lawyer when you apply for Social Security or appeal a Social Security benefits determination.  Give yourself the best chance of qualifying for Social Security disability benefits by working with an experienced Griffin social security attorney today. Fill out the form on the website today.
 

The Sustaining Power of the SSI and SSDI Systems
 

If you have already applied for Social Security benefits and your claim was denied, you are among the majority. Roughly 65% - 75% of Social Security applications are not approved annually. Increase the chance your Social Security claim will be successful by contacting an experienced Griffin Social Security attorney. Your Social Security lawyer should have the necessary experience to know how to argue your case effectively. This may include working with your doctors, or other methods that can help you make out your case to the Social Security review board. 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.
 

I don’t have any money! How do I pay a skilled Griffin, GA Social Security lawyer?
 

Since the people who need a Social Security attorney usually do not have a source of income, Social Security lawyers charge fees that make their services 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 Administration limits how much a Social Security lawyer can charge clients. Attorneys representing clients before the Social Security Administration are statutorily limited to charging a maximum of 25% of back pay awarded to you (up to a max of $6,000). Basically, what this means is that the lawyer can only charge you up to $6,000 for representing you in a Social Security matter – and often the amount is far less. All you have to do to contact an Griffin Social Security lawyer is fill out the questionnaire on the webpage.
 

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

SSI (Social Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) are two separate programs under the umbrella term “Social Security” that pay a benefit to claimants who are disabled. A qualifying disability for Social Security benefits usually must either prevent you from working for a year or more or result in death. While both the SSI and SSDI programs are federal disability programs, they are quite different from each other.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Griffin, Georgia? - 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 Griffin, Georgia a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Griffin 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 Griffin, Georgia 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 Griffin, GA Disability Insurance Lawyer NowAn expert Griffin SSD Lawyer may significantly increase your chances of winning your SSD claim
 

If an American is disabled and has previously paid into the social security system through their taxes, he or she may qualify for SSDI. In addition, the government also requires you to have worked a percentage of the previous years, depending on your age. Some SSDI claimants also qualify for Medicare if they are disabled under the SSDI program for 2 years. Learn more about how the law applies to your case by contacting an experienced Griffin SSDI lawyer.
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Experienced Griffin Disability Lawyers Help
 

SSI is paid out like welfare, meaning you must earn less than a certain amount of money to qualify. In addition, you need to be disabled and unable to work in order to qualify for SSI. SSI pays out a smaller amount of money than SSDI. Unlike SSDI, however, you are not required to have paid into the Social Security system to qualify for SSI payments. In addition, SSI recipients qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To contact an experienced Griffin SSI attorney, fill out the questionnaire on this page.
 

The Social Security Process from Application to Appeal - Griffin, Georgia SSI and SSDI Disability Appeals Attorneys
 

You can start your application for Social Security benefits online today. You can also apply in person, or start the process over the phone by calling a local Social Security branch office. The initial review of eligibility can take upwards of four to six months. 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 Griffin Social Security attorney as soon as possible to discuss the reasons your claim was denied.
 

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

Chronic liver disease
Liver Damage
Inflammatory arthritis
Short bowel syndrome
Anterior poliomyelitis
Benign brain tumors
Muscular dystrophy
Herniated Disc
Bronchiectasis
Hepatitis
Lymphoma
Sickle cell disease
Systemic vasculitis
Chronic heart failure
Chemical Burns

 

Local SSA Office in Griffin, GA
 

Social Security Office
1548 Flynt Street
Griffin, Georgia 30223
(866) 964-1005

 

Low Cost Hospitals in Griffin, Georgia
 

Tenet Health System
600 S 8th Street
Griffin, Georgia 30224
(770) 229-2299
Griffin Pediatric Clinic
1900 Zebulon Road
Griffin, Georgia 30224
(770) 227-5510

 

Pharmacies in Griffin, GA
 

U Save It Pharmacy
330 East Solomon Street
Griffin, Georgia 30223
(770) 227-7772
Wynn's Pharmacy
107 Graefe Street
Griffin, Georgia 30224
(770) 227-9432

 

Griffin Weather (Monthly Averages)
 

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec
Avg. High (F) 56 61 68 76 82 88 90 90 85 76 68 58
Avg. Low (F) 32 36 41 48 57 65 69 69 63 52 42 35
Avg. Precipitation (in) 4.18 4.75 5.39 3.48 2.97 3.67 5.60 4.00 3.60 2.74 3.81 4.37

 

 

 

Griffin Social Security Disability Attorneys  serve clients throughout Central Georgia including Conyers, East Griffin, Griffin, Orchard Hill, Fayetteville, Thomaston, Fairburn, Gresham Park, Panthersville, Newnan and other communities in Spalding County.

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