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Don’t Wait Any Longer! Haltom City Texas Social Attorneys Can Help You Today
 

Has a disability prevented you from working? If you are disabled, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. An experienced Haltom City, Texas social security attorney has the skills and knowledge that can help increase your chances of receiving Social Security disability benefits from the US government. Haltom City Social Security lawyers can guide you through the often-complicated application and appeal process. Start today by filling out the form on this page.
 

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. You can dramatically increase your odds of winning your benefits claim, however, by working with an experienced Haltom City 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.
 

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

Social security attorneys are generally very affordable. When you hire a Social Security lawyer, you agree only to pay them attorney fees if you win your claim. In other words, you only pay your lawyer if the Social Security Administration pays you. 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. After filling out the questionnaire provided to you on this page, an experienced Haltom City Social Security attorney will call or email you to discuss the specifics of your case.
 

Eligibility for either SSDI or SSI
 

Disability benefits under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are provided to applicants who are not able to work due to a disability. In general, in order to qualify for Social Security benefits, the underlying disability must prevent you from working for a year or more, or result in death. The SSI and SSDI benefit schemes are quite different.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Haltom City, 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 Haltom City, Texas a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Haltom City 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 Haltom City 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 Haltom City Disability Insurance Lawyer As Soon As Possible
 

SSDI is a benefit program that pays a monthly benefit to Americans who have: (1) worked in the past, and (2) paid social security taxes. In order to qualify, each person must work a certain percentage of the previous years (depending on your age). Not everyone who is disabled can qualify. SSDI claimants who receive payments for 2 years qualify for Medicare to pay medical costs.  To learn if you qualify, Contact your Haltom City SSDI attorney today and discuss the specifics of your situation.
 

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

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is welfare based – this means that you do not have to have a work history in order to qualify for SSI benefits. Successful SSI claimants will receive a monthly benefit check from the government to help with life’s necessities. In order to qualify for SSI benefits, you must be disabled and make very little or no money. If you qualify for SSI, you may also qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To learn whether you qualify for SSI, contact an experienced Haltom City Social Security attorney. All you have to do is fill out the form on this page.
 

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

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. After the Social Security Review Board has gone over your application, you will either receive a notice of payments or you will be denied Social Security benefits. If you are denied benefits, you can appeal the decision in person or have your attorney appear on your behalf.
 

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

Local SSA Office
 

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Pharmacies in and near Haltom City, TX
 

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Haltom City social security attorneys serve clients throughout Central Texas, including Arlington, Avondale, Azle, Bedford, Benbrook, Blue Mound, Boyd, Burleson, Colleyville, Coppell, Crowley, Dalworthington Gardens, Duncanville, Edgecliff Village, Euless, Everman, Forest Hill, Fort Worth, Grand Prairie, Grapevine, Haltom City, Haslet, Hurst, Irving, Keller, Kennedale, Lake Worth, Lakeside, Mansfield, Midlothian, North Richland Hills, Pantego, Pecan Acres, Pelican Bay, Rendon, Reno, Rhome, Richland Hills, River Oaks, Saginaw, Sanctuary, Sansom Park, Southlake, Watauga, Weatherford, Westlake, Westover Hills, White Settlement, Willow Park, areas in the vicinity of Dallas-Ft. Worth International Airport, and other communities in Denton County, Johnson County, Parker County, Tarrant County, and Wise County.