If you are no longer able to work due to a physical disability, you might qualify for the Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits. However, the application is complex and many qualified applicants are rejected the first time they apply.
The SSDI lawyers at Jan Dils Attorneys at Law can help. We often work on nationwide SSDI physical disability claims for our clients, helping you prepare an organized, persuasive application or submit an appeal if you have already had a claim denied.
SSDI is a benefit you can achieve through making contributions to the Social Security system. You must have worked and earned wages before you became disabled. The minimum work requirement depends on your age at the onset of your disability.
People who are between the ages of 31 and 61 when they became disabled must have 20 Social Security credits earned over the preceding ten years and 40 credits total. You can get a maximum of four credits per year.
If you were younger than 31 when you became disabled, you may qualify with as few as 6 credits. If you were 62 or older at the onset of your disability, you typically need 40 credits. Our attorneys can review your work history and Social Security contributions to ensure you meet the credit threshold for SSDI eligibility.
You will not qualify for SSDI unless your physical condition meets the Social Security Administration’s definition of a qualifying disability. You must have a condition that will last for at least one year or lead to death, and the condition must make it impossible to perform substantial gainful work.
There is no list of all qualifying diagnoses, but there is a document called the Blue Book that lists hundreds of disabling conditions by the body part or system affected. You must provide medical records including test results, diagnostic studies, the treating physician’s case notes, and any other evidence proving your condition.
When your specific condition is not listed in the Blue Book you still could qualify. Our experienced attorneys can help applicants nationwide and provide documentation demonstrating that your physical condition prevents you from working and you need SSDI benefits.
The application for SSDI requires extensive explanation and documentation. You must have medical records documenting your inability to work and provide personal information about how your condition impacts your daily life. You must also provide your employment records going back five years, describing your education, work history, and the skills you used to perform your job. The SSA will use this information to decide whether you could currently still perform some job, even if it is different from your prior employment.
Our attorneys understand how the SSA evaluates physical disability applications. They will efficiently get the information they need from you and will prepare an accurate and complete application that makes a persuasive case that you are entitled to SSDI. Even if your first application was denied, we can provide supplemental information that may produce a better result.
When your health is so poor it prevents you from working, you may find appointments and complex tasks to be exhausting. Our attorneys use telephone calls and email to gather the information they need for making SSDI physical disability claims nationwide, so you never need to leave your home. Get in touch with us today for much-needed SSDI assistance.
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