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Orangevale, California Social Security Lawyers are Ready to Help
 

Supporting yourself while disabled can be a nightmare. Fortunately, the US Social Security program provides a safety net for many Americans. If you have a disability and qualify for Social Security benefits, you may be entitled to a monthly check and other benefits such as medical care, food stamps, and other assistance from your state government. Increase your chances of qualifying for Social Security and other social benefit programs by working with an experienced Orangevale social security lawyer as soon as possible. Orangevale Social Security lawyers help the most vulnerable citizens qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
 

The SSI and SSDI System: A Safety Net for Those in Need
 

Roughly 65 – 75% of first-time applicants are denied Social Security benefits. Increase the chance your Social Security claim will be successful by contacting an experienced Orangevale 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. Many Social Security applicants face the possibility of homelessness if their SSI or SSDI claim is denied. The Social Security system provides monthly payments to qualified disabled Americans that make living in this expensive country more manageable. In many cases, claimants also qualify for critical medical coverage through the Social Security system. SSI claimants can get Medicaid, while SSDI claimants may qualify for Medicare.
 

Are Qualified Orangevale Social Security Attorneys Expensive?
 

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. 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. 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. Don’t wait.  To contact an experienced Orangevale Social Security lawyer today and start the ball rolling on your Social Security claim all you have to do is fill out the form on this webpage.
 

Eligibility for either SSDI or SSI
 

Generally, when people refer to Social Security, they are referring to either SSDI or SSI (Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income, respectively). Both programs are federal programs that provide benefits to disabled people who cannot work for a minimum of one year. While SSI and SSDI accomplish the same thing, there are some important differences between the two programs. It is important to understand the differences to know which one you may be eligible to receive.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Orangevale, 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 Orangevale, California a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Orangevale 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 Orangevale, 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): The Federal Program for Those With a Work History – Get Help From a Knowledgeable Orangevale, California Disability Insurance Lawyer Immediately
 

SSDI is a benefit program based on prior work history. For example, you must have worked a certain number of the past years (depending on your age) and paid into the social security system to receive disability payments. Some SSDI beneficiaries also qualify for Medicaid.
 

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

SSI is truly a last line of defense for those who are disabled and have no money. SSI is welfare-based, which means that it is paid out regardless of your work history (unlike SSDI). SSI recipients receive monthly checks, and may also qualify for aid from the state, food stamps, and Medicaid. Don’t wait. Contact an experienced Orangevale SSI lawyer today.
 

The Social Security Process from Application to Appeal - Orangevale, CA SSI and SSDI Disability 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. 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 Orangevale 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:

Local SSA Office of Orangevale, CA
 

Low Cost Hospitals near Orangevale, California
 

Pharmacies in and near Orangevale, CA
 

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Orangevale social security attorneys serve  clients throughout Central California, including Antioch, Auburn, Brentwood, Citrus Heights, Concord, Davis, Dixon, Elk Grove, Fairfield, Fair Oaks, Folsom, Foothill Farms, Galt, Lincoln, Lodi, Manteca, Modesto, North Highlands, Orangevale, Parkway, Pittsburg, Placerville, Rancho Cordova, Rio Vista, Rocklin, Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe, Stockton, Vacaville, Vallejo, Winters, Woodland, Yuba City, areas in the vicinity of Sacramento Mather Airport, and other communities in Sacramento County.