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Contact a Social Security lawyer in Brandon, Florida today
Has a disability kept you from working? You may qualify for social security disability benefits. By working with an experienced Brandon, Florida social security attorney, you can increase your chances of receiving disability payments from the federal government. If you suffer from a disability that prevents you from working, it may be time to work with a social security attorney now. Contact an experienced Brandon social security attorney today by filling out the form on the left.
The saving power of the SSI and SSDI system
More than half of the initial applicants are rejected for social security every year. By working with an experienced Brandon social security lawyer, you can increase your chances of success because you will be working with someone who understands the criteria that the review board is looking for. For many, losing their social security claim has devastating consequences. Those who are disabled who do not have an alternative source of income potentially face homelessness. The SSI and SSDI systems provide monthly payments from the federal government for our most vulnerable citizens. These payments can cover the cost of living, and in some cases the SSI and SSDI systems also provide medical coverage.
How can I afford a Social Security lawyer when I can’t work?
You do not have to have a pool of money to afford a social security lawyer. The usual fee structure of a social security lawyer is designed so that it is affordable for people who are not employed. Most all Social Security lawyers work on a contingency basis: which means they only get paid if you win your case. First off, a social security attorney is legally not allowed to charge more than 25% of the back pay/past due benefits awarded to you, up to a maximum of $6,000. Second, you are insured not to pay more than that because the government must approve of the attorney’s fee before you are required to pay the attorney for his services. Contacting you Brandon Social Security lawyer is as easy as filling out the questionnaire on the left.
Social Security: Who qualifies for SSI and SSDI
Disability payments under SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) are contingent upon you proving the existence of a disability. The disability must preclude you from working for a year or more. Disability payments are made monthly to those who qualify. Both SSDI and SSI programs are related, but different.
SSDI - Contact an experienced Brandon Disability Insurance Attorney Now
SSDI pays disability payments to those who have a qualifying work history, who are disabled. For that reason, not everyone is eligible for SSDI. To qualify, you will have to show, in addition to proving your disability, that you have worked a certain percentage of your previous years (depending on your age). Medicare medical coverage is also available to some SSDI recipients. Contact your Brandon SSDI lawyer to learn more now.
SSI: a welfare-based program - Contact an experienced Brandon Disability Attorney
SSI is paid out like welfare, meaning you cannot earn over a certain amount of money to qualify. In addition, you need to be disabled and unable to work. SSI pays out a smaller amount of money than SSDI, but unlike SSDI, you are not required to have paid into the Social Security system to qualify for payments. In addition, SSI recipients qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To contact an experienced Brandon SSI lawyer, fill out the questionnaire on the left.
The process: Application to appeal - Brandon Disability Appeals Lawyer
You can apply online, in person, or over the phone for social security. You will be prompted to fill out a series of questions that require you to substantiate your disability. If denied, you can appeal the decision. You may have an attorney represent you at the appeal.
The list below contains a few examples of the types of illnesses and injuries that have qualified previous applicants for a disability:
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Open Head Injury Chemical Burns Cerebral Trauma Syringomyelia Inflammatory arthritis |
Alport’s Syndrome Dizziness Immune deficiency disorders HIV Sjogren’s syndrome |
Skin Grafting Gastyrointestinal hemorrhaging Chronic liver disease Epilepsy Subacute combined degeneration |
Nearest Local SSI Office
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Social Security Administration 1947 State Road 60 E Valrico, Florida 33594 (813) 653-1503 |
Brandon Hospitals
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Brandon Regional Hospital 119 Oakfield Drive Brandon, Florida 33511 (813) 681-5551 Tampa General Hospital 1 Tampa General Circle Tampa, Florida 33606 (813) 844-7000 |
South Florida Baptist Hospital, Inc. 301 North Alexander Street Plant City, Florida 33563 (813) 757-1200 James A. Haley Veterans' Hospital 13000 Bruce B. Downs Boulevard, Tampa, Florida 33612 (813) 972-2000 |
If you do not have any healthcare insurance or any other ability to pay, there are facilities that probably will treat you in Brandon. They are:
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Sandel S Primary Health Care Center
Bloomingdale Medical Associates PA |
Alpha Medical Clinic
Florida Health Sciences Center |
Brandon Social Security Lawyers serve clients throughout Southwestern Florida, including Bloomingdale, Brandon, Clearwater, Dunedin, Egypt Lake-Leto, Feather Sound, Gibsonton, Hopewell, Lealman, Oldsmar, Palm River, Pinellas Park, Plant City, Riverdale, Safety Harbor, St. Petersburg, Tampa, Temple Terrace, Thonotosassa, Town 'N' Country, Westchase, areas in the vicinity of MacDill AFB, Tampa International Airport, and other communities in Hillsborough County.