SSDRC




How Likely are You to Win Your Disability Case?

If I Am Determined Disabled, How Far Back Will Social Security Pay Benefits?

How do you prove your disability case if you have a mental condition?

What Can I Do to Improve My Chances of Winning Disability Benefits

Tips for filing a disability claim

  • What are Social Security Disability and SSI Concurrent Benefits?

  • If I File For Disability Will They Offset My Pension?

    What is the Purpose of the Social Security Disability SSI Medical Exam, or CE?

    Common Mistakes after Receiving a Denial of benefits

    If You Get Approved For SSDI Will You Also Get Medicare?

    Social Security Disability SSI Criteria and the Evaluation Process

    Can You Get Approved For Social Security Disability If You Do Not Take Medication Or Go To a Doctor?

    Filing an Application for Disability Benefits

    How Long Does It Take To Get Disability Benefits?

    Qualifying: What do you Need to Prove to Qualify for Disability?


    • Getting Social Security Disability Help for your Case


    How to prove you are disabled
    and win disability benefits

     
    It goes without saying that some, if not many, people need help in applying for social security disability (SSD) or SSI. People coping with chronic mental or painful physical symptoms are not always up to the often daunting task of filing and pursuing a disability claim to its conclusion, which may very well be years after the date of the initial filing.

    Fortunately, help is available to those who need assistance in filing and/or handling disability claims. Some sources to consider are:

    1. Social Workers. Hospitals, adult care facilities, and the local social services department and even the county and state health departments all employ social workers who may be able to help with the applications process and help direct or refer the claimant to others who may be of further assistance as the case progresses.

    2. Independent Disability Advocates. Some independent living centers offer free assistance to those who wish to apply for SSD or SSI benefits. The services offered by independent advocates widely varies; some may offer assistance in getting disability applications started, while others may offer to advocate for claimants at their hearings. However, given the fact that the social security disability hearing is generally the “last stand,” for a claimant, arrived at only after the initial application and request for reconsideration have been denied, it may be worthwhile to hire a professional disability lawyer at this point, rather than opting for free legal representation.

    3. Disability Representatives. Many disability lawyers and non-attorney representatives offer their services only after a claimant has filed and been denied. Some, however, will represent a claimant throughout their entire disability case beginning with the initial claim (i.e. the disability application). Some representatives will even assist a claimant with the actual initial filing of their claim.

    Answers to questions about representation can be found here:

    Social Security Disability Representation - Disability Lawyers and Representatives














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    Individual Questions and Answers


  • The Qualification Criteria for Social Security Disability

  • Filing a Social Security Disability Application - How to File & the Information that is Needed by SSA

  • Is getting social security disability easier for mental or physical problems?

  • Will SSD Be Based On Newer Or Older Medical Records?

  • Questions about Disability lawyers

  • What does SSA consider a severe impairment for Social Security Disability or SSI Disability Benefits?

  • If You are Denied for Disability, What Should You do First?

  • Does The Social Security Disability Reconsideration Have A Time Limit?

  • What is the Chance of Winning an SSA appeal for disability?

  • Methods of Eligibility for Social Security Disability Children Benefits

  • Applying for disability benefits in Texas

  • What if you Move out of State after you apply for Social Security Disability or SSI?

  • To qualify for Social Security disability or SSI, how severe must a condition be?

  • If you are applying for Social Security disability when does Medicare start ?

  • Who is eligible for SSI Disability?

  • If I get disability will my children receive benefits ?

  • ADHD, Social Security Disability, and Applying for Benefits

  • Social Security Disability Mental Testing

  • Can You qualify for Social Security disability or SSI on the basis of anxiety or panic attacks ?

  • Will I Qualify For SSI, How Do I Get Approved?

  • What Is A Social Security Durational Denial?

  • Can Your Social Security Disability or SSI Benefits Be Reduced?

  • How does work qualify you for disability ?

  • Who qualifies to Claim Disability Benefits under the SSD or SSI program?

  • How much does Social Security pay in disability benefits ?

  • Fibromyalgia and disability

  • Can You Appeal A Decision By A Judge On A Social Security Disability or SSI Case?

  • Hiring a Qualified Disability Lawyer in South Carolina

  • How Long Will It Take For A Decision Letter For Social Security Disability?

  • Social Security Disability SSI and Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)
























    SSD and SSI are Federal Programs

    The title II Social Security Disability and title 16 SSI Disability programs operate under federal guidelines and, therefore, the program requirements--medical and non-medical--apply to all states:

    Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming

    Recent approval and denial statistics for various states can be viewed here:

    Social Security Disability, SSI Approval and Denial Statistics by state

    Special Section: Disability Lawyers and unnecessary claim denials