Social Security Disability Law: News and Facts

 To apply for SSD, you may file an online application, call the local Social Security Administration (SSA) office, or complete a paper application. While applying for the program may appear easy, proving you are disabled is not. SSA has multiple statutory regulations it must follow when making a disability determination. It is highly recommended that if you are serious about trying to obtain Social Security Disability or SSI you seek assistance from a qualified lawyer.  When you first submit your SSDI application either online, by phone, or in person, the application will be forwarded to Disability Determination Services (DDS), which are federally-funded, state-run agencies. DDS will assign a claims examiner to your case. Following the receipt of your application, you or your attorney will receive a phone call and additional paperwork to complete. This will let you know that the process is moving forward. Personal Information & Family Details: The beginning of the SSDI app...

The Social Security Disability program is available for those individuals who are not of retirement age but are unable to work due to a physical and/or mental condition. There are two types of Social Security Disability programs. One is based on your work history  (SSDI) and the other is based on your current financial resources (SSI). Both programs share the same medical requirements but differ in terms of their technical qualifications. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) does not require you to have worked and paid taxes into the social security system to qualify. The qualification requirements for this program look at your current financial situation while also determine your medical eligibility. To qualify for SSI, you must meet both financial requirements along with certain medical requirements. SSI looks at both your income and assets when determining if you meet the financial requirements. The asset limit for individuals is $2,000 while for a couple it is $3,000. Excluded fr...

 There are many levels in Social Security Disability Cases. 1. Original Application: This is the first step in your case. This part of the case is decided at the SSA level. You do not go before a judge at this level. Whether you are applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both, an initial application is needed. This can be done through an attorney’s assistance or on your own at www.ssa.gov. It may also be done by contacting Social Security at 800-772-1213. Approximate Wait Time: four months to eight months. 2. Reconsideration: At this level your case is reviewed by a new person who works for SSA. Once again this is not a decision made by judge. The person deciding is supposed to review all the medical information and make a new decision. Unfortunately, most of these decisions are just rubber stamped and not thoroughly reviewed. New medical records can be received and reviewed.  This first appeal also has a high denial ...

The steps to checking the your disability application status online is fairly easy. If you have an account set up, a my account, all you need to provide is your application’s confirmation number and your Social Security number (SSN). From there, you will be directed to another page that may be able to provide you with more information about the status of your claim. According to the   SSA’s webpage , it may take at least 5 days from your original filing date to receive a claim status update online. If you do not have an account set up, it is very easy to do so, use the same link above .  If you need helping applying for Social Security Disability or SSI, please contact me at joshben99@gmail.com. I have over 25 years experience with Social Security Disability cases. My website is allanwbenpc.com