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Need Social Security? Universal City, Texas Social Security Attorneys Can Help
 

Has a disability prevented you from working? Social Security disability income (SSDI), and Supplemental Security Income (SSI),were created for individuals who are not able to work due to a disability. The federal SSDI and SSI system is complicated and not easy to understand. Whether you are a first time applicant or you have been previously rejected for SSI and/or SSDI, an experienced Universal City Social Security lawyer can help you. Give yourself the best chance of qualifying for Social Security disability benefits by working with an experienced Universal City social security attorney today. Fill out the form in this website today.
 

Your SSI or SSDI Application: Get it Right the First Time
 

If you are considering applying for Social Security benefits, the statistics are not favorable for initial applicants. About 65% or more initial applicants are denied benefits annually. A skilled Universal City Social Security attorney can increase the likelihood of a successful claim. Your attorney can help you frame your disability and the attendant circumstances in the most effective and appropriate manner. Your lawyer will draw from his or her wealth of experience working with the Social Security review board inspecting your application and hearing your appeal to ensure you present the best evidence of need possible.  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.
 

 I don’t have any money! How do I pay a skilled Universal City, Texas Social Security lawyer?

 

You do not have to have big bank account to afford a Social Security attorney. The typical fee structure used by Social Security law firms is designed to be affordable for people who are not employed. Social security attorneys are generally paid according to a strict fee schedule on a contingency basis. This means they can only be paid if they prevail in your claim. That makes sense because claimants often are not able to afford an attorney with the money they have. The Social Security Administration limits how much a Social Security lawyer can charge clients. Attorneys representing clients before the Social Security Administration are statutorily limited to charging a maximum of 25% of back pay awarded to you (up to a max of $6,000). Basically, what this means is that the lawyer can only charge you up to $6,000 for representing you in a Social Security matter – and often the amount is far less. Don’t wait.  To contact an experienced Universal City Social Security lawyer today and start the ball rolling on your Social Security claim all you have to do is fill out the form in the page.
 

Who qualifies for Social Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Income (SSDI)

 

SSI (Social Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) are two separate programs under the umbrella term “Social Security” that pay a benefit to claimants who are disabled. A qualifying disability for Social Security benefits usually must either prevent you from working for a year or more or result in death. While both the SSI and SSDI programs are federal disability programs, they are quite different from each other.
 

1.    How is disability defined in Universal City, 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 Universal City, Texas a factor in obtaining Social Security disability benefits? - If you are working in Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City, Texas 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 Universal City 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 Universal City Social Security attorney. All you have to do is fill out the form in this webpage.
 

How do I Apply for Social Security and What Can I Expect? - Universal City, Texas Social Security Disability Application and 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. In the event that the government denies your social security application, you have the right to appeal the decision. At the appeal, you can represent yourself or you can hire an Universal City Social Security lawyer can represent you.
 

  The list below contains some examples of the types of illnesses and injuries that have qualified previous applicants for a Social Security disability:

  

Local SSA Office of Universal City, Texas
 

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Universal City social security attorneys serve clients throughout Southern Texas, including Alamo Heights, Atacoosa, Balcones Heights, Bandera, Blanco, Boeme, Brackettville, Calaveras, Castle Hills, Castroville, China Grove, Cibolo, Comfort, Converse, Devine, D'Hanis, Elmendorf, Fair Oaks Ranch, Floresville, Gonzales, Grey Forest, Helotes, Hill Country Village, Hollywood Park, Hondo, Kerrville, Kirby, Leon Valley, Live Oak, Lockhart, Olmos Park, Pearsall, Rio Medina, Rocksprings, Saint Hedwig, San Antonio, San Marcos, Schertz, Seguin, Selma, Shavano Park, Somerset, Tarpley, Terrell Hills, Universal City, Uvalde, Von Ormy, Windcrest and other communities in Bexar County.