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Don’t Wait Any Longer! Walnut, California Social Attorneys Can Help You Today

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 Walnut Social Security lawyer. Help is around the corner. Contact an experienced Walnut social security lawyer today by filling out the questionnaire on the site. This will start the process to get you the Social Security disability benefits you need to survive.
 

Am I Entitled to Social Security Benefits? The SSI and SSDI Programs At a Glance
 

Roughly 65 – 75% of first-time applicants are denied Social Security benefits. A skilled Walnut Social Security attorney can increase the odds your claim is successful. Your lawyer should know how to effectively advocate for your interests. Your lawyer can also represent you on appeal in the event your initial claim application is denied. An experienced Walnut Social Security attorney will review your file, and help you make any additions and corrections necessary to highlight your disability and the need for Social Security benefits. The difference between winning your social security claim and losing your social security claim are often dramatic. For example, without an alternative source of income, and without the ability to work (due to disability), many people face homelessness and hunger. The relief provided by the monthly payments from SSI and SSDI claims provide a necessary security blanket. In some cases, claimants may be entitled to medical care through the Medicaid or Medicare systems.
 

What Does the Typical Walnut, California Social Security Attorney Charge?
 

If you believe that you are not able to afford a social security attorney, think again. They are not as expensive as you may think. 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. 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. Don’t let another day go by without the help you need. Contact an experienced Walnut Social Security lawyer today. All you need to do is fill out the questionnaire on the website.
 

How the US Social Security System Works: SSDI and SSI
 

Two separate programs provide disability benefits in the social security system: SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance). In order to qualify for Social Security disability payments, you must have an injury that prevents you from working for one year or more or an injury that will result in death. Both programs are quite different in requirements and administration but they both pay a benefit on a monthly basis.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Walnut, 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 Walnut, California a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Walnut 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 Walnut, 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 Walnut, California 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 Walnut SSDI attorney to learn whether your situation qualifies you for some Social Security benefit.
 

Do I qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
 

SSI, unlike SSDI, is a welfare-based program that pays a benefit to those with disabilities, regardless of their work history. In order to qualify for SSI, claimants must make less than a minimum threshold of income (a very small amount). Those who qualify may also be eligible for food stamps, and Medicaid. Learn more now and contact an experienced Walnut SSI lawyer.
 

The Social Security Process: From Application to Appeals - Walnut, CA Disability 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. If denied, you can appeal the Social Security Review Board’s decision. You may have an attorney represent you at the appeal.
 

The following are a few examples of the types of injuries and illnesses that have previously qualified as a disability for Social Security:
 

Local SSA Office of Walnut, CA
 

Low Cost Hospitals near Walnut, California
 

Pharmacies in Walnut, CA
 

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Walnut 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, Pasadena, Pico Rivera, Santa Monica, South El Monte, South Gate, South Pasadena, South Whittier, Torrance, UP Los Angeles, Vernon, Walnut, West Athens, West Covina, West Hollywood, Westmont, Whittier, areas in the vicinity of Los Angeles International Airport, and other communities in Los Angeles County.