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Social Security Benefits Questions? Twentynine Palms, California Social Security Attorneys Have Answers

Is a disability rendering you unable to work? The Social Security disability program was implemented to assist Americans unable to work due to a disability. Qualifying for Social Security can be complicated. It is, therefore, extremely beneficial to work with an experienced Twentynine Palms Social Security lawyer when you apply for Social Security or appeal a Social Security benefits determination. After you have filled out the form on the site, an experienced Twentynine Palms 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.
 

How SSI and SSDI Can Help You
 

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 Twentynine Palms 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 Twentynine Palms Social Security attorney, you can rest assured that you have a knowledgeable professional advocating for your rights. People with serious disabilities that prevent them from being able to gain employment may potentially face hunger and homelessness. A successful Social Security claim can provide a necessary safety net to some of the most vulnerable citizens. Successful claimants receive monthly payments from the federal government to cover critical expenses. Many claimants also qualify for medical services through Medicare and Medicaid programs.
 

Lawyers are Too Expensive - How Can I Afford to Pay a Social Security Attorney?
 

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. 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. 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. Don’t let another day go by without the help you need. Contact an experienced Twentynine Palms Social Security lawyer today. All you need to do is fill out the questionnaire on the website.
 

About the US Social Security System
 

The Social Security system provides monthly disability benefit payments to those who qualify. In order to qualify for either the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs, you must meet certain criteria. Generally, to qualify for either SSI or SSDI, you must suffer from an injury that prevents you from working for a year or more (or one that results in death). Both the SSI and SSDI systems are explained below.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Twentynine Palms, 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 Twentynine Palms, California a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Twentynine Palms 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 Twentynine Palms, 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 Insurance (SSDI) – Talk to an Experienced Twentynine Palms, CA 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 Twentynine Palms SSDI attorney to learn whether your situation qualifies you for some Social Security benefit.
 

The Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Program –Twentynine Palms, California Disability Lawyers Are Here to 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 Twentynine Palms SSI attorney, fill out the questionnaire on the webpage.
 

The Social Security Process from Application to Appeal - Twentynine Palms, California SSI and SSDI Disability Appeals Attorneys
 

To apply for Social Security, you can start an application online, in person, or by calling the social security administration directly. The process can take upward of six months to review your case. If you have been denied Social Security, you can appeal your case. At appeal, you will have to prove that your condition qualifies as a disability. If you do not feel comfortable appearing on your own behalf, an attorney may present your case for you.
 

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

Local SSA Office of Twentynine Palms, CA
 

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Twentynine Palms social security disability attorneys serve clients throughout Southeastern California, including Anaheim, Banning, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Corona, Diamond Bar, Fontana, Fullerton, Glendora, Highland, La Verne, Loma Linda, Mira Loma, Montclair, Moreno Valley, Norco, Ontario, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Rialto, Riverside, Rubidoux, San Bernardino, San Dimas, Twentynine Palms, Upland, Walnut, Whittier, Yucaipa, areas in the vicinity of San Bernardino International Airport, and other communities in San Bernardino County.