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Pacifica California Social Security Lawyers are Ready to Help
 

Considering applying for Social Security because of a disability? Social Security may provide the help you are seeking. The US Social Security system is not always easy to navigate. Fortunately, there are experienced Pacifica Social Security lawyers who understand the intricacies of the system. Whether you have previously applied for benefits and were rejected, or if this is your first time applying for Social Security, the assistance of a knowledgeable Pacifica Social Security disability lawyer is likely to increase your chances of success. Pacifica Social Security lawyers help the most vulnerable citizens qualify for Social Security disability benefits.
 

How Important is it to Win your SSI or SSDI Claim
 

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. Increase the chance your Social Security claim will be successful by contacting an experienced Pacifica 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. The consequences of losing your social security claim can have far-reaching impacts for you and your loved ones. Those who qualify will receive monthly payments to help defray the cost of living. In many cases, may also be able to get Medicare or Medicaid. These benefit payments and other potential benefits can often mean the difference between survival and homelessness for people afflicted with serious disabilities.
 

Attorneys are Expensive. How Can I Hire an Experienced Pacifica, California Social Security Lawyer When I’m Broke?
 

While attorneys can sometimes be expensive to hire, an Pacifica Social Security attorney is affordable, even for someone who unemployed due to a disability. Why? Social Security lawyers only get paid if you get paid. This fee structure is called a “contingency” fee. The federal government caps the amount that a Social Security lawyer can charge. They are generally limited to a maximum of 25% of the back pay owed to you (as opposed to future payments). That means that if you are owed $10,000 in payments from the months prior to your decision, the attorney can only make $2,500 – 25% of your back pay. The law goes on to state that a Social Security attorney cannot make more than $6,000 from your case in total. All you have to do to contact an Pacifica Social Security lawyer is fill out the questionnaire on the website.
 

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 Pacifica, 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 Pacifica, California a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Pacifica 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 Pacifica, 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.

SSDI - Contact a Skilled Pacifica Disability Insurance Lawyer As Soon As Possible
 

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 Pacifica SSDI lawyer.
 

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

The SSI system provides monthly payments, of a minimum amount, to disabled Americans. These benefits are paid regardless of whether the disabled person had previously paid into the Social Security system. Although the benefit payments are generally lower under SSI than SSDI, the funds help those who critically need it. Successful SSI claimants may also qualify for Medicaid. Fill out the form to contact an experienced Pacifica SSI attorney and begin the process to get the benefits you need to live.
 

How Do the Social Security Application and Appeal Processes Work? - Pacifica, CA Disability Appeals Lawyers
 

You can apply for Social Security online, or by calling or visiting your local Social Security office. The application process can take anywhere from four to six months from your initial application to the determination of eligibility. 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 Pacifica Social Security attorney as soon as possible to discuss the reasons your claim was denied.
 

Below is a list of some of the illnesses and injuries that have qualified for a disability under Social Security:
 

Local SSA Office of Pacifica, CA
 

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Pharmacies in Pacifica, CA
 

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Pacifica social security lawyers serve clients throughout Western California, including Alameda, Burlingame, Concord, Daly City, Fairfield, Foster City, Fremont, Gilroy, Hayward, Livermore, Milbrae, Morgan Hill, Napa, Novato, Oakland, Pacifica, Petaluma, Richmond, Rohnert Park, Salinas, San Bruno, San Francisco, San Jose, San Leandro, Santa Clara, Santa Cruz, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Vacaville, Watsonville, areas in the vicinity of San Francisco International Airport, and other communities in San Mateo County.