Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is a government benefits program for people with a physical or mental disability that prevents them from working for at least 12 months. For many people, however, it can be tough to understand whether you qualify.
The professionals at Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law can help you with nationwide SSDI mental disability claims. They will discuss your situation to determine whether you are able to secure SSDI benefits, and help with applications and appeals.
If you have worked and paid into Social Security at least five of the last ten years, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) if you become disabled. Your disability must be severe enough to keep you from accomplishing substantial work for at least 12 months.
Disability due to a mental condition may qualify you for SSDI payments. Some of the mental conditions on the Social Security Administration list that could entitle you to SSDI include:
The decision about whether you can receive SSDI is made on the basis of your ability to work rather than your diagnosis.
We recognize the additional challenges that people with mental illness face when applying for benefits. Our firm is focused on helping people navigate the disability system and our attorneys have extensive experience working with people suffering from various ailments. We can conduct most or all of our work over the internet or telephone so you do not have to keep an office appointment, and we can help you wherever you are in the country.
The SSDI application can be intimidating since it requires a lot of supporting information that must be accurate. If you are already feeling overwhelmed, completing the application could seem like an impossible task.
Our attorneys have done this many times before and they are well-versed in preparing complete, accurate SSDI applications. You will provide much of the information we need, and you can authorize us to obtain medical and other records from third parties to support your application.
The Social Security Administration wants proof that your condition prevents you from holding a job. We will look to provide persuasive information showing that this applies. Compliance with your doctor’s recommendations for treatment is critically important because an SSDI evaluator wants to see that you are working to manage your condition.
If you have already submitted an application and been denied, you should not give up. Many applications are denied the first time, but we can prepare an appeal.
A Request for Reconsideration of the application sometimes results in an approval. If not, we can make a case before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The ALJ hearing allows us to present additional evidence and testimony from a vocational expert who can explain how your condition impacts your ability to work.
Poor mental health is just as debilitating as poor physical health. You are as deserving of disability benefits as anyone suffering from a serious physical illness.
Jan Dils, Attorneys at Law, routinely handles nationwide SSDI mental disability claims. We can determine whether you qualify, and if so, help you with your application and any appeals that are required. Schedule a free consultation today to speak with us on the phone or via Zoom to discuss your SSDI concerns.
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