Fresno SSD Benefits Application Attorneys
The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers you disabled if you are unable to do the work that you did in the past, and you are unable to do other work because of your medical condition. Many clients think that if you cannot do your past work, you are disabled and will win a Social Security case. But, often, this is not correct, depending on age and other factors. For example, if you are under 50 and cannot do your old job, but can do a full-time, sit-down (sedentary) job, you typically lose. Basically, at that age, you must be unable to do any full-time work at all, which exists in significant numbers in the national economy. Of course, qualifying for Social Security disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are often far more complicated than that, and many first-time applicants are denied in the process.
Also, you should know that Social Security disability is generally far more difficult to get than other types of benefits such as state disability benefits (SDI) and workers' compensation benefits. Further, it does not matter whether you have transportation to get to the job, how much the job pays or whether you like the work.
At Milam Law, our firm has decades of experience helping our clients in Northern California recover the disability benefits that they deserve. This is all we do. When you have questions about your rights to benefits, we can answer them. When you need to file a claim, we will advise you on the best way to present your case and work to save you time, money and frustration.
Information on this website is provided as a service of Milam Law. Contact us regarding Social Security disability claims and denials.
Sacramento Social Security Disability Qualification Lawyers
There are two main ways to qualify for Social Security benefits:
1) The SSA's Listing of Impairments: If your disease or condition meets the SSA's Listing of Impairments, you are automatically qualified to receive benefits, regardless of your age, education and the type of work that you do, as long as you are not performing substantial work at the time.
2) The Factors of Your Condition: You may also be able to qualify for SSD or SSI benefits through a combination of other factors, including the medical facts of your condition, your age, your level of education and the type of work that you have done in the past.
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If you would like advice on filing an initial claim for disability benefits, or if your disability claim has been denied, contact us at Milam Law and schedule a free, initial consultation. Call one of our Central Valley offices to make an appointment.
