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The form above allows you to request a free evaluation for disability benefits. Complete the form and a disability advocate will give you a call to review your case!

Does My Condition Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?

To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits you must have a condition, mental or physical, that will prevent you from working for a period of 12 months or longer.

The Social Security Administration has put together a list of impairments (listings) that qualify for Disability Benefits. Here are some of the more common impairments. If you cannot find your condition on this list, don’t get discouraged. Any condition that keeps you from working may qualify for benefits.

Mental Disorders

Anxiety
Depression
Bipolar
Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD)
Autism
Schizophrenia

Physical Disorders

Asthma
Arthritis
Diabetes
Firbromyalgia
Vision
Epilepsy
Stroke
Joint Disorder
Degnerative Back Disease
Inflammatory Bowel Disease
Chronic Heart Failure
Congenital Heart Disease
High Blood Pressure
Lupus and other Immune System Disorder
Brain Tumor
Cancer
Multiple Sclerosis (MS)
Huntington’s Disease
Parkinson’s Disease
Cerebral Palsy
Neuropathy
Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI)

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Have you already submitted an application and received a denial?

Receiving a denial on your Social Security Disability application can be very discouraging. Unfortunately, the large majority of applications are denied at the initial stage of the process. It’s common to receive a denial, so be ready and willing to appeal any unfavorable decisions you receive.

Where do I go from here?

The road to disability benefits can be a long and tedious one. Having an experienced attorney or advocate on your side is the best way to ensure your case moves through the process as quickly as possible. From filing the initial application to attending a hearing with you, an attorney or advocate can assist you in navigating the process, which helps you focus on you.

Here are some important facts to understand about the denial and appeal process:

In most cases, filing an appeal can be done online. If your case requires a paper appeal, contact your local Social Security office for the necessary forms.
You also have the option of calling Social Security directly to file an appeal. The national office can be reached at 1-800-772-1213.
If you were denied for technical reasons, (you did not have enough work credits or your income is too high), you may qualify for a different type of benefit than the one you applied for. If you have questions regarding a denial you received, give our office a call for a free evaluation.
Social Security only gives you 60 days to appeal a decision, so it is important to act quickly. If you miss this deadline for any reason, you may have to start over and file a brand new application.

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Strengthen Your Claim to Get Approved for Disability Benefits

There are a number of steps you can take to strengthen your claim. We recommend the following:

Get regular medical treatment. Medical records documenting your disability, whether physical or mental, are the single most important factor in determining whether or not you are disabled.
Find a doctor or therapist that will support you in your claim for disability benefits. If you have a doctor or a therapist willing to fill out a Residual Functional Capacity form for physical disabilities or a Mental Capacity Assessment for mental disabilities, it can make the difference between winning and losing your case. If your doctor is uncomfortable filling out forms they may also write a letter or narrative statement about your conditions and how they impact your daily activities and ability to work.
Collect and submit copies of your medical records to the Social Security Administration. If you do not have an attorney or advocate, you will need to collect your own medical records and submit them to the SSA. This is the evidence that is used to determine if you are disabled, so it is important that all records are submitted for review.
Make sure you go to any appointments Social Security sets up for you. Often they will send you to their doctors for an evaluation, and it is absolutely critical that you attend these appointments.

If you are feeling overwhelmed by the process or don’t know where to begin, let our team help. We will strengthen your claim as much as possible and ensure that Social Security has everything they need to make an informed decision. We will make sure your paperwork gets filed on time and correctly.

We do not charge any money up front and will only collect fees if we are able to help you get benefits. Our fee is set by the Social Security Administration and is 25% of your back pay, up to $6,000. Give us a call today!

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