Modesto Social Security Disability Lawyers
People who are over the age of 50, and are disabled due to an injury or illness, face unique challenges if they are unable to work. The guidelines for people over the age of 50 with regard to Social Security disability (SSD) benefits are important and will impact the eligibility for those benefits. There are fewer full-time jobs open to people over 50 based on the way Social Security Administration (SSA) laws are set up, as age is one of the considerations.
At Milam Law, our Social Security disability attorneys can review your work history and your medical condition to identify the benefits that you may be eligible to get, based on your unique set of facts. We work with an experienced team of lawyers and staff to gather information and present your case. During every step the process, including initial claims and appeals, we will make sure that you have the answers and information you need to qualify for benefits.
Information on this website is provided as a service of Milam Law. Contact us regarding Social Security disability claims and denials.
Sacramento Over Age 50 SSD Claim Attorneys
The following factors often impact eligibility for SSD or Supplemental Income Insurance (SSI) benefits:
- Age: Since the opportunities for people tend to get fewer with age, the Social Security Administration takes that into consideration.
- Level of education: Depending on your level of education, the SSA can deny your claim if you qualify for some kind of desk job that will require little, if any, physical activity or training. So, this is something that can hurt you. There are ways to present your education so it does not reduce your chances to win. And you need to understand those times where education is a major factor — that can be done at Milam Law.
- Work history: If you have had a work history where you performed physically demanding jobs and are over the age of 50, you may qualify for benefits under the over age 50 guidelines. However, where your work was skilled, a thorough review of that work and those skills is needed to decide whether the SSA can use those skills against you. If they decide that your skills transfer to other jobs that are less physically demanding than your old work, they can deny your claim. It is critical to make timely and complete arguments to the SSA about your old work and job skills, especially when you are over 50. It can be the difference between winning and losing — or winning early.
People over 50 can often get benefits quicker and with less pain than younger workers who are disabled. They are also likely to pay less in attorneys fees. It is critical you get an attorney who understands work skills and other aspects of your past work to help you avoid the pitfalls of losing your case due to the way the SSA looks at these factors. And, it should be done early on in the process, if possible. Otherwise, you may lose — or it can take a much longer time to win.
Contact Our Attorneys to Learn More Information
Contact us at Milam Law and learn more information about receiving over age 50 SSDI or SSI benefits. Send our firm an e-mail or call one of our Northern California offices toll free at 877-840-3508. Schedule a free, initial consultation.
