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Need Social Security? Bradenton, Florida Social Security lawyers can help

Disabled? Need help? Social security may provide the solution. The social security system is not always easy to work with. That is why there are experienced Bradenton social security attorneys. Whether you have been rejected for benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Bradenton social security disability attorney can increase your chances of success. Give yourself the best chance of qualifying for social security disability benefits by working with an experienced Bradenton social security attorney today. Fill out the form on the site today.
 

Applying for SSI or SSDI can make a serious difference
 

If you have already applied and been rejected for social security benefits, you are among the majority. Often success hinges on whether you have made out the best case for your disability to the review board. Bradenton social security lawyers have experienced understanding how to present your best case. By working with an attorney, you will not have to second-guess whether you have done the best job highlighting what the social security administration is looking for. 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.
 

Aren’t lawyers expensive to hire? How can I hire a qualified Bradenton, FL social security lawyer?
 

Social Security lawyers are not as expensive as you may think. The reason why: you do not pay a Social Security lawyer unless he or she wins your claim. That means they only get paid if you get paid. 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. Contact your Bradenton Social Security lawyer today by filling out the form on the website.
 

How the Social Security system works: SSDI vs. SSI
 

Understanding how the Social Security disability program works is important. There are two separate programs that provide disability benefits to those who cannot work for a year or more due to a disability: SSI and SSDI (Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance). Both programs require that you suffer from a disability to qualify, but each program has other separate requirements for eligibility.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Bradenton, Florida? - 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 Bradenton, Florida is that a factor? - If you are working in Bradenton 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 Bradenton, FL 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 Bradenton, Florida Disability Insurance Attorney Today

SSDI is a program for Americans who have a work history. To qualify, you must be disabled, and have worked and paid into the social security system for a fraction of the previous years (the number of years depends on your age). SSDI recipients may also qualify for Medicare. If you think you may qualify for SSDI, contact an experienced Bradenton SSDI attorney soon to discuss your options.
 

(SSI) Supplemental Security Income - Contact an experienced Bradenton, FL Disability Attorney
 

The SSI system provides monthly payments, of a minimum amount, to disabled people. The benefits are paid regardless of whether you previously paid into the Social Security System. Although payments are generally lower under SSI, the funds help those who critically need it. In addition, successful claimants may also qualify for medical care through Medicaid. Fill out the form to contact an experienced Bradenton SSI lawyer.
 

Application to Appeal: the process - Bradenton, Florida Disability Appeal Lawyer
 

Applicants can begin the process in multiple ways: online, over the phone, and in person. The government takes around four to six months to review your case. If you have been denied, you can appeal your case. At appeal, you will have to prove that your condition qualifies as a disability. If you do not feel comfortable appearing on your own behalf, an attorney may present your case for you.
 

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

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Bradenton social security disability lawyers serve clients throughout Central Florida including Bradenton, Bradenton Beach, Palmetto, Bayshore Gardens, Cortez, Ellenton, Memphis, Samoset, West Bradenton, West Samoset, Duette, Myakka City, Oneco, Gillette, Palm View, Memphis Heights, Manavista, Fort Hamer, Manhattan, Waterbury, Old Myakka, Snead Island, Rattlesnake Key, Elwood Park, Willow, Foxleigh, Tara, Lakewood Ranch and other communities in Manatee County.