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Copperas Cove Texas Social Security Lawyers are Ready to Help
 

Has an injury kept you out of work? If you are disabled, you may qualify for Social Security disability benefits. An experienced Copperas Cove, Texas social security attorney has the skills and knowledge that can help increase your chances of receiving Social Security disability benefits from the US government. Don’t wait any longer. Contact a skilled Copperas Cove Social Security disability lawyer today by filling out the questionnaire on this webpage.
 

How Important is it to Win your SSI or SSDI Claim
 

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. A skilled Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove 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. If you win your Social Security claim, you will be entitled to a monthly benefit payment from the US government. In many cases, you can also qualify for state and/or federal assistance with medical care. For example, SSDI claimants can apply for and potentially qualify for Medicare benefits, while SSI claimants may qualify for Medicaid benefits.
 

How can I afford an Copperas Cove Social Security Attorney When I Have No Income?
 

You may be surprised to learn that hiring a Social Security attorney is quite affordable, even without a source of income. Most Social Security attorneys work on a “contingency” basis: meaning that they only get paid if your claim is successful. That means, in most cases, you have nothing to lose by working with a Social Security lawyer. Statutorily, Social Security attorneys can only make the following: the lesser amount of (1) 25% of back pay awarded to you by the Social Security Administration, or (2) $6,000 total. The Social Security Administration will approve the amount of the attorney fees at the time you are awarded your benefits. After filling out the questionnaire on this website, an experienced Copperas Cove Social Security attorney will call or email you to discuss the specifics of your case.
 

Understanding the SSI and SSDI Programs
 

There are two separate Social Security programs that provide disability payments to injured Americans: SSI and SSDI (Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance, respectively). In order to earn disability payments under either program, you must suffer from an injury that (1) prevents you from working for a year or more, or (2) results in death. In general, short-term injuries are not covered by the social security system.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Copperas Cove, Texas? - 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 Copperas Cove, Texas a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Copperas Cove 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 Copperas Cove 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.
 

Federal Workers Insurance for the Disabled - Contact a Knowledgeable Copperas Cove Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Lawyer Today
 

SSDI is a federal benefit program that pays disability benefits to people who have paid into the Social Security system.  In order to qualify, you must have a qualifying disability as well as a work history of paying Social Security taxes. Thus, not everyone qualifies for SSDI. Those who do qualify may also be eligible for Medicare coverage, depending on the duration of your disability. Contact an experienced Copperas Cove Social Security SSDI attorney to learn if you qualify.
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Experienced Copperas Cove Disability Lawyers Help
 

SSI is paid out like welfare, meaning you must earn less than a certain amount of money to qualify. In addition, you need to be disabled and unable to work in order to qualify for SSI. SSI pays out a smaller amount of money than SSDI. Unlike SSDI, however, you are not required to have paid into the Social Security system to qualify for SSI payments. In addition, SSI recipients qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To contact an experienced Copperas Cove SSI attorney, fill out the questionnaire on this page.
 

The Social Security Process from Application to Appeal - Copperas Cove SSI and SSDI Disability Appeals Attorneys
 

Applicants can begin the process in a number of different ways: online, over the phone, and in person by visiting a local Social Security office. Expect to wait between four and six months for a determination of eligibility. If denied, you can appeal the Social Security Review Board’s decision. You may have an attorney represent you at the appeal.
 

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

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Pharmacies in and near Copperas Cove, Texas
 

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Copperas Cove social security attorneys serve clients throughout Central Texas, including Copperas Cove, Evant, Flat, Fort Hood, Gatesville, Turnersville, and other communities in  Lampasas County, Hamilton County and Coryell County.