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Need Social Security Benefits? Banning, California Social Security lawyers can help
 

Has your disability prevented you from being able to work? Thankfully, for those who qualify, social security can provide much-needed relief. If you qualify, you may be entitled to monthly checks due to your disability. Some may qualify for other assistance, such as: medical care coverage, food stamps, and other assistance from the state government. Contact an experienced Banning social security attorney today to learn more. Start by filling out the form on this webpage today.
 

The importance of winning your SSI or SSDI claim
 

The statistics are not favorable for initial applicants. About 65% or more initial applicants are denied annually. Qualifying for social security benefits requires proof of your disability. Experienced Banning social security lawyers understand how to present your evidence in the most favorable light. Those who face real disabilities potentially face hunger and homelessness. Winning your claim can provide a necessary safety net to our most vulnerable citizens. Successful claimants receive monthly payments from the federal government to cover those critical expenses. Many claimants also qualify for medical services through Medicare and Medicaid.
 

What does the typical Banning Social Security lawyer cost to hire?
 

If you think you can’t afford a social security attorney, think again. They’re not as expensive as you probably think. Social security attorneys are paid according to a strict fee schedule. They can only be paid if they win your case for you. That makes sense because claimants usually have no expendable money. The social security administration carefully monitors how much a social security attorney charges. The attorneys are statutorily limited to charging a max of 25% of back pay awarded to you (up to a max of $6,000). That means that in most cases you can only be required to pay money that was already owed to you before you received your social security benefits, and even that amount is limited. Don’t wait to contact an experienced Banning Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form provided to you on this site today.
 

SSDI and SSI, which one is right for you?
 

There are two separate programs that provide disability benefits in the social security system. They are SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance). Generally, to qualify for disability payments, you must have an injury that prevents you from working for one year or more or an injury that will result in death. Both programs pay on a monthly basis.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Banning, California? - To receive disability benefits for Social Security Disability you must meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disability.
   1. The term disability is that you are unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” [SGA] because of a medically physical or mental impairment which has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 12 months, or is expected to result in your death.
2. If you are working in or around Banning, California is that a factor? - If you are working in Banning and performing SGA, then you are considered able to work and not disabled. In 2012, the SGA limit is $1010 (after taxes) per month. If you earn more than $1010 per month, you are probably not eligible, unless there are special circumstances;
3. Do You Have a Severe Impairment? - You must have a medical problem which significantly limits your physical or mental ability to perform basic work activities. The impairment must be expected to last for 12 months or end in death;
4. Does Your Medical Condition Match One of SSA’s Listed Impairments? - SSA has a list of medical conditions ["Listing of Impairments."] that describes medical conditions so severe that SSA considers people who have the conditions disabled;
   1. If your condition does not meet or equal one of the conditions in the Listing of Impairments, then you must ask:
      1. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Work You Did in the Past? - SSA determines what you are able to do despite your medical condition. This is called the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). SSA compares your RFC with the physical and mental demands of your past jobs. If you are physically and mentally able to do a job that you have held within the last fifteen years, then SSA considers you "not disabled." However, if you are not able to perform any of your past jobs, then ask:
5. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Other Work? - If you cannot perform your past work, then SSA decides whether you are able to perform other types of work.
    

Can Children in Banning, CA Qualify for Disability Benefits? Yes, but What is the Criteria?
 

Financially, needy children under age 18 who have serious medical conditions may be eligible for Children's SSI. A child is disabled for SSI if the child is not working and earning more than the SGA level and has a medical condition or combination of conditions that cause "marked and severe functional limitations." Medical evidence documenting the child's medical condition is essential.
 

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) – Work with a Knowledgeable Banning, CA Disability Insurance Attorney Today
 

To qualify for SSDI monthly payments, you must establish a work history of paying into social security as well as a qualifying disability. So, not everyone qualifies for the SSDI program. Those who receive disability payments under SSDI may also qualify for Medicare coverage. Contact an experienced Banning SSDI lawyer to learn about your options.
 

SSI: a welfare-based program - Contact an experienced Banning, California Disability Attorney
 

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI for short, is available for people who suffer from a disability regardless of work history. SSI is paid from general revenues, unlike the SSDI system. SSI beneficiaries may also qualify for Medicaid and Food Stamps. They may also be eligible for additional income from the state. Contact your Banning SSI lawyer to learn more.
 

Proving your disability: the process of applying and appealing your decision - Banning Disability Appeal Attorney
 

You can start your application online. You can also apply in person, or start the process over the phone. The initial review can take four to six months. You can have your case reviewed by an appeal panel if you are initially denied social security benefits.
 

The following are a few examples of the types of injuries and illnesses that have previously qualified as a disability:

Local SSA Office of Banning, California
 

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Banning social security lawyers serve clients throughout Southern California including Banning, Beaumont, Blythe, Canyon Lake, Desert Hot Springs, Hemet, La Quinta, Moreno Valley, Murrieta, Rancho Mirage, Riverside, San Jacinto, Wildomar, Chiriaco Summit, Coronita, Desert Beach, Desert Palms, East Blythe, Eagle Valley, East Hemet, El Cerrito, El Sobrante, French Valley, Garnet, Glen Avon, Good Hope, Green Acres, Idyllwild, Indio Hills, Lake Mathews, Lake Riverside, Mead Valley, Meadowbrook, Mecca, North Shore, Nuevo, Oasis, Ripley, Sage, Sky Valley, Sunnyslope, Thousand Palms, Winchester, Woodcrest and other communities in Orange County, San Bernardino County and Riverside county.