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Find a Skilled College Park, Georgia Social Security Attorney

Are you disabled? Do you need help? Fortunately, the US Social Security program provides a safety net for many Americans. If you have a disability and qualify for Social Security benefits, you may be entitled to a monthly check and other benefits such as medical care, food stamps, and other assistance from your state government. Increase your chances of qualifying for Social Security and other social benefit programs by working with an experienced College Park social security lawyer as soon as possible. After you have filled out the form on the site, an experienced College Park Social Security lawyer will contact you to discuss your disability and the likelihood that you will be able to obtain Social Security benefits. By speaking with the attorney, you are under no obligation whatsoever and the initial consultation is free.
 

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

If you have already applied for Social Security benefits and your claim was denied, you are among the majority. Roughly 65% - 75% of Social Security applications are not approved annually. The most difficult part of obtaining Social Security benefits is often proving to the Social Security Administration that you have a qualifying disability. An experienced College Park Social Security attorney will know how to work with your doctors, organize your medical reports, and describe your ailments in a way that best highlights the nature and extent of your particular disability.  By working with an experienced College Park Social Security attorney, you can rest assured that you have a knowledgeable professional advocating for your rights. For many disabled Americans, an unsuccessful Social Security application has devastating consequences. A disabled personwithout an alternative source of income may face homelessness and other hardships. The SSI and SSDI systems provide monthly payments from the US government todisabled citizens. These payments can cover the cost of living, and in some cases the SSI and SSDI systems may also make medical coverage available.
 

How can I afford a College Park, Georgia Social Security Attorney When I Have No Income?
 

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. Generally, you do not pay a Social Security lawyer unless he or she is able to win your claim and get you benefits. This means they only get paid if you get paid. 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. All you have to do to contact a College Park Social Security lawyer is fill out the questionnaire on the webpage.
 

Understanding the SSI and SSDI Programs
 

Disability benefits under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are provided to applicants who are not able to work due to a disability. In general, in order to qualify for Social Security benefits, the underlying disability must prevent you from working for a year or more, or result in death. The SSI and SSDI benefit schemes are quite different.
 

1.    How is disability defined in College Park, Georgia? - 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 College Park, Georgia a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in College Park 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 College Park, Georgia 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 Insurance (SSDI) – Talk to an Experienced College Park, GA Disability Income Lawyer Today

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 College Park SSDI attorney to learn whether your situation qualifies you for some Social Security benefit.
 

Supplemental Security Income: A Welfare-based Program
 

The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program is welfare based – this means that you do not have to have a work history in order to qualify for SSI benefits. Successful SSI claimants will receive a monthly benefit check from the government to help with life’s necessities. In order to qualify for SSI benefits, you must be disabled and make very little or no money. If you qualify for SSI, you may also qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To learn whether you qualify for SSI, contact an experienced College Park Social Security attorney. All you have to do is fill out the form on the webpage.
 

The Social Security Process: From Application to Appeals - College Park, Georgia 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. After the Social Security Review Board has gone over your application, you will either receive a notice of payments or you will be denied Social Security benefits. If you are denied benefits, you can appeal the decision in person or have your attorney appear on your behalf.
 

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

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College Park socail security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Northern Georgia, including Atlanta, Austell, Belvedere Park, Clarkston, College Park, Conley, Conyers, Covington, Dallas, Douglasville, Druid Hills, East Point, Fairburn, Fayetteville, Forest Park, Gresham Park, Griffin, Irondale, Lithonia, Locust Grove, Mableton, McDonough, Morrow, Newman, North Atlanta, North Decatur, North Druid Hills, Palmetto, Panthersville, Peachtree City, Powder Springs, Redan, Riverside, Scottdale, Smyrna, Snellville, Stockbridge, Stone Mountain, Tucker, Tyrone, Union City, Vaughn, Villa Rica, Worthville, and other communities in Fulton County and Clayton County.