Social Security

Social Security Benefits Attorney

Most people applying for Social Security are requesting Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income. In either event, the test for receiving Social Security is whether the injured person is unable to engage in any substantial gainful work activity because of a severe and medically provable physical or mental impairment or impairments which has either lasted or can be expected to last for twelve continuous months or to result in death. Most denials are based upon a medical issue concerning whether the disabled person meets the test of disability. It is important to recognize that most people must apply for Social Security benefits themselves. If the claim is denied, then the person has 60 days to appeal. It is recommended that all appeals be handled by an experienced, competent attorney. Therefore, if your Social Security claim is denied, call immediately.

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Social Security Disability Claim

Social Security defines ‘disability” as meaning when a person is unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical condition or mental impairment which can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months or result in death. If a person is disabled within the meaning of the Social Security Act, that person may receive Social Security Disability benefits.

Supplemental Security Income Claim (SSI)

Social Security Disability benefits or SSD is paid to people who have worked in the recent years and have earned enough “credits” to qualify if they are disabled. Supplemental Security Income benefits or SSI is paid to people who are poor and disabled even if such people have not worked enough to have built up enough credits to qualify for SSD. Social Security Disability benefits pay a higher rate than Supplemental Security Income.