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Every person needs to support themselves financially. However, experiencing physical or mental conditions that limit one’s ability to hold a steady job can make this difficult. Thankfully, people who are unable to work because of a diagnosed medical or psychological condition may qualify for Social Security disability benefits, known as SSDI or DIB.
Still, obtaining these benefits can be difficult. Submitting an initial application to the Social Security Administration most often results in denial, meaning that individuals must navigate a lengthy and complex appeals process to obtain the support that they need.
A Norwalk Social Security lawyer may be able to help you to receive disability benefits. Out SSDI attorney will identify the reason for your denial, determine what next steps should be taken, and represent your interests during the entire process, including at a hearing, to give you the best chance of receiving benefits.
There are two Social Security disability programs for which a person may qualify. Whether or not someone receives benefits depends on which program they are applying to as well as other important factors.
The first program is Supplemental Security Income (SSI). For this program, applicants must show that they suffer from a medical condition that prevents them from engaging in substantially gainful economic activity. In addition, applicants must meet the asset requirement for this program. SSI is available only to those with limited means. Specifically, the asset limitations mean that a single person cannot have more than $2,000 in non-exempt assets. If the applicant is married, this level rises to $3,000.
The other program is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI). Here, applicants must still show that they have a medical condition that prevents them from working. However, there is no asset limit to this program. Instead, the law requires people to have a significant work history. Paying taxes over time earns people credits that determine their eligibility for SSDI. A Norwalk attorney could provide more information about the Social Security programs and what a person needs to prove to receive benefits.
The SSDI program also allows for benefits to be paid to a disabled adult child, who became disabled before his or her 22nd birthday, and who does not have a substantial work history. SSDI can also be paid to widows or widowers between age 50 and 60 who are disabled.
Going through the steps of obtaining Social Security benefits can be confusing and frustrating. In fact, when most applicants receive a denial from the Social Security office, they believe that their claim has come to an end. Fortunately, this is rarely the case. All applicants retain a right to an appeal, and this appeal is usually their best chance of receiving benefits.
People have 60 days after receiving a denial to pursue an appeal. A Norwalk attorney could determine the reason for a denial and gather any additional information that may persuade the Social Security office to reverse their decision. Even if this fails, all applicants have the right to a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. This hearing is often the best opportunity to receive benefits. A lawyer appears in person during these hearings to present a case, assists claimants with their testimony, and helps answer a judge’s questions.
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Applications
Whether you need to file an application for Social Security Disability (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Disabled Child, or Disabled Widow/Widower Benefits, Pirro & Church can help.
Appeals
If you have been denied at an initial application, on reconsideration, or even after a hearing, filing an appeal on time is the most important next step. Pirro & Church can help you pursue an appeal, and fight your claim at the next level.
Hearings
Our goal at Pirro & Church is to provide quality legal services to all of our clients. We make sure that we have the time and resources to dedicated ourselves to your case.
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We help our clients through every step of the Social Security process. From the application process to seeking an appeal Pirro & Church is there to help you.
People who are unable to hold a job because of a diagnosed medical condition have the option of seeking financial help through a Social Security disability claim. However, no two claims are the same, and the SSI and SSDI programs each have their own specific qualifying factors.
Hiring a Norwalk Social Security lawyer could help you prove that a medical condition keeps you from working. If you have already gotten a denial on your claim, a lawyer could help keep your case moving forward and avoid costly delays. Reach out our team today to learn more about how we could help you.
Pirro & Church is the go-to law firm for Social Security Disability matters, including SSDI/DIB and SSI.
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Our goal at Pirro & Church is to provide quality legal services to all of our clients. We make sure that we have the time and resources to dedicated ourselves to your case.
We help our clients through every step of the Social Security process. From the application process to seeking an appeal Pirro & Church is there to help you.
