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Social Security Attorneys in Monterey Park, California Can Assist You

Considering applying for Social Security because of a disability? You may be entitled to assistance under the Social Security disability system. The system is designed to provide benefits to Americans who are not able to work due to disability. You stand a better chance of qualifying for social security benefits if you go through the Social Security application process with an experienced Monterey Park Social Security lawyer. Monterey Park Social Security lawyers help the most vulnerable citizens qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
 

How SSI and SSDI Can Help You
 

Of the thousands of Social Security applications processed each year, the vast majority of applicants are denied benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%. You do not have to be among the number of people who fail to qualify for benefits. If you are disabled, you can increase the chances of qualifying for Social Security benefits by contacting an experienced Monterey Park Social Security attorney. Your Social Security lawyer can help you make a winning case for SSI or SSDI benefits. You do not have to go through this process alone. People with serious disabilities that prevent them from being able to gain employment may potentially face hunger and homelessness. A successful Social Security claim can provide a necessary safety net to some of the most vulnerable citizens. Successful claimants receive monthly payments from the federal government to cover critical expenses. Many claimants also qualify for medical services through Medicare and Medicaid programs.
 

I don’t have any money! How do I pay a skilled Monterey Park, California Social Security lawyer?
 

While attorneys can sometimes be expensive to hire, a Monterey Park Social Security attorney is affordable, even for someone who unemployed due to a disability. Generally, you do not pay a Social Security lawyer unless he or she is able to win your claim and get you benefits. This means they only get paid if you get paid. Social Security regulations set a cap for attorney fees of the lesser of the following: $6,000 or 25% from past due benefits awarded to you. What this means is that the most a Social Security attorney can charge is the smaller amount of 25% of your past due benefits or $6,000. After filling out the questionnaire on the site, an experienced Monterey Park Social Security attorney will call or email you to discuss the specifics of your case.
 

SSDI and SSI Eligibility
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) have strict requirements. Both systems provide disability payments to those who cannot work for a year or more due to an injury. Although their purposes are very similar, SSI and SSDI are, in fact, quite different.
 

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

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) – Talk to an Experienced Monterey Park, CA Disability Income Lawyer Today

SSDI pays disability payments to disabled Americans with a qualifying work history. Not everyone is eligible to claim SSDI benefits. To qualify for SSDI, you will have to show, in addition to proving your disability, that you have worked a certain percentage of your previous years (the amount you need to have worked depends on your age). Medicare coverage is also available to some SSDI recipients. Contact your Monterey Park SSDI attorney to learn more now.
 

Supplemental Security Income: A Welfare-based Program
 

If you have no or too little work history, are disabled, and make below a certain threshold of money, you may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI is a welfare-based program. SSI benefits are paid out of general tax revenues and are not contingent on your work history. The monthly benefit provides a basic amount, which may be enhanced by your state. You may also qualify for state benefit programs such as food stamps and Medicaid. Contact an experienced Monterey Park SSI lawyer by filling out the questionnaire on the webpage to learn more about Social Security benefits.
 

How do I Apply for Social Security and What Can I Expect? - Monterey Park, California Social Security Disability Application and 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. 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 of Monterey Park, CA
 

Low Cost Hospitals near Monterey Park, CA
 

Pharmacies in Monterey Park, California
 

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Monterey Park social security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Southern California, including Altadena, Athens, Bell Gardens, Beverly Hills, BNSF Los Angeles, Burbank, Compton, Cudahy, Culver City, Downey, East Los Angeles, El Monte, Florence, Glendale, Huntington Park, Covina, Inglewood, La Canada Flintridge, La Puente, Lennox, Los Angeles, Lynwood, Maywood, Montebello, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Santa Monica, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, South Whittier, Torrance, UP Los Angeles, Vernon, West Athens, West Covina, West Hollywood, Westmont, Whittier, areas in the vicinity of Los Angeles International Airport, and other communities in Los Angeles County.