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Need Social Security? Pico Rivera, California Social Security Attorneys Can Help

Has a disability affected your ability to work? The good news is Social Security can provide much-needed relief to qualifying individual. If you qualify for benefits, you may be entitled to monthly checks from the federal government to help cover expenses while you are unable to work due to your disability. Some may qualify for other assistance, such as: medical care coverage, food stamps, and other assistance from the state government. To speak with an experienced Pico Rivera social security attorney as soon as possible, fill out the form on the site. You’re just a click away from getting the Social Security help that you need to survive.
 

Moving Forward: How SSI and SSDI Benefits Can Help You
 

A significant majority of initial applicants are denied Social Security benefits: generally, between 65% and 70% of first time applications do not make the cut. An experienced Pico Rivera Social Security attorney can walk you through the application process. If you have been denied, he or she can walk you through the appeal process. Your lawyer should have a complete understanding of what the Social Security Administration is looking for when they review your application for benefits. In addition, your attorney can present your condition in such a way that the scope and nature of your disability is best understood. 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.
 

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

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. 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. 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. Don’t let another day go by without the help you need. Contact an experienced Pico Rivera Social Security lawyer today. All you need to do is fill out the questionnaire on the website.
 

SSDI and SSI, which one is right for you?
 

The Social Security system was created to provide disability payments to some of our most vulnerable citizens: Americans who are not able to work due to an injury. In order to qualify for Social Security the injury must keep you from working for at least a year or more. Under the Social Security system, there are two disability programs: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Both are explained below.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Pico Rivera, 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 Pico Rivera, California a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Pico Rivera 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 Pico Rivera, 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 Income (SSDI) – Contact a Knowledgeable Pico Rivera, CA Disability Insurance Lawyer Now

SSDI is a program for disabled Americans with an employment history. In order to qualify for SSDI, you must have a qualifying disability, and have worked and paid into the social security system for a minimum percentage of the previous years (the number of years depends on your age). SSDI recipients may also qualify for Medicare. If you believe you qualify for SSDI, contact an experienced Pico Rivera SSDI lawyer to discuss your options.
 

Supplemental Security Income: A Welfare-based Program
 

Supplemental Security Income, called SSI for short, is available to people who suffer from a disability regardless of work history. SSI pays less in benefits than SSDI but unlike SSDI, you don’t need to have a work history in order to qualify. SSI beneficiaries may also qualify for Medicaid and Food Stamps and other state welfare programs. Contact an experienced Pico Rivera Social Security SSI attorney today to learn more.
 

How do I Apply for Social Security and What Can I Expect? - Pico Rivera, California Social Security Disability Application and Appeals Attorneys
 

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 have been denied Social Security, you can appeal your case. At appeal, you will have to prove that your condition qualifies as a disability. If you do not feel comfortable appearing on your own behalf, an attorney may present your case for you.
 

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 Pico Rivera, California
 

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Pharmacies in Pico Rivera, California
 

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Pico Rivera 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, Montebello, Monterey Park, Norwalk, Paramount, 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.