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Seeking an Experienced San Lorenzo, CA Social Security Attorney?
 

Supporting yourself while disabled can be a nightmare. Social Security could be the solution to your problems. If you have been previously turned down for Social Security benefits, or if you have not applied in the past, an experienced San Lorenzo Social Security lawyer may be able to increase your odds of qualifying. Contact an experienced San Lorenzo Social Security disability lawyer by filling out the form on this webpage. The form does not create any obligation.
 

How Important is it to Win your SSI or SSDI Claim
 

More than half of first-time applicants are denied Social Security benefits each year. In order to qualify for Social Security benefits, you are required to show proof of a disability. Experienced San Lorenzo Social Security attorneys understand how to present your evidence effectively to obtain the benefits you need. 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.
 

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

Contrary to the popular opinion of lawyers in American society, Social Security attorneys are generally very affordable. Most all Social Security lawyers work on a contingency basis. This means they only get paid if your claim is successful. The Social Security system oversees the amount a lawyer can charge for representing a client in a Social Security matter. Legal fees for Social Security cases are capped at 25% of the back pay awarded to you, up to a maximum of $6,000. Don’t let another day go by without the help you need. Contact an experienced San Lorenzo Social Security lawyer today. All you need to do is fill out the questionnaire on this page.
 

Do I qualify for SSI and/or 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 San Lorenzo, 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 San Lorenzo, California a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in San Lorenzo 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 San Lorenzo, 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 San Lorenzo Disability Insurance Lawyer Now
 

You must establish a work history of paying into social security as well as a qualifying disability to qualify for SSDI monthly payments. So, not everyone qualifies for the SSDI program. If you receive disability payments under SSDI you may also qualify for Medicare coverage. Contact an experienced San Lorenzo SSDI attorney to learn whether your situation qualifies you for some Social Security benefit.
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Experienced San Lorenzo, CA Disability Lawyers Help
 

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 San Lorenzo Social Security SSI attorney today to learn more.
 

The Social Security Process: From Application to Appeals - San Lorenzo 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 benefits, you can appeal your case. Call a San Lorenzo Social Security lawyer today to discuss the merits of your appeal.
 

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

Local SSA Office of San Lorenzo, California
 

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San Lorenzo social security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Central California, including Alameda, Albany, Berkeley, Canyon, Castro Valley, Concord, Cupertino, Daly City, Dublin, El Cerrito, Emeryville, Foster City, Fremont, Hayward, Hercules, Lafayette, Livermore, Martinez, Menlo Park, Newark, Oakland, Orinda, Palo Alto, Pleasant Hill, Richmond, San Francisco, San Jose, San Leandro, San Lorenzo, San Mateo, San Pablo, Santa Clara, South San Francisco, Sunnyvale, Union City, Vallejo, Waldon, Walnut Creek, areas in the vicinity of Oakland International Airport, San Francisco International Airport, and other communities in Alameda County.