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Looking for an experienced Social Security lawyer?You will be greatly benefited by consulting a lawyer in Citrus Ridge. Call now to discuss your rights.
 

Can’t work because you have a disability? You may be entitled to monthly checks from the social security administration. An experienced Citrus Ridge social security attorney can increase your odds of winning your social security claim. Those who qualify may be entitled to monthly payments, medical care, and additional resources from your state 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 Citrus Ridge social security attorney today by filling out the form on this webpage.
 

Helping you move forward: SSI and SSDI benefits
 

The vast majority of the initial applicants are denied social security benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%. An experienced Citrus Ridge social security lawyer can increase your odds of success. Your attorney should understand how to make your best case. Your attorney can also represent you on appeal. An experienced Citrus Ridge social security lawyer will look over your file, and help you make any additions and corrections necessary to best highlight the nature of your disability. The consequences of losing your social security claim can have serious consequences. Those who qualify get monthly payments to live off. In many cases, you can also get Medicare or Medicaid. These payments and other potential benefits often mean the difference between survival and homelessness for those suffering from disabilities.
 

Citrus Ridge, FL Social Security attorneys: how much do they cost?
 

Although attorneys can be expensive, a social security attorney is affordable, even for someone who does not have a job. Why are they affordable? Answer: they work on a “contingency” basis. That means they only get paid if you get paid. Social Security regulations set a cap for attorney fees.  As of June 2009, the cap is $6,000. Also, attorneys can only receive their money from the past due benefits awarded to you, a max of 25%. So, the most a social security lawyer can charge is: the smaller amount of 25% of your past due benefits or $6,000. Contacting you Citrus Ridge Social Security lawyer is as easy as filling out the questionnaire on this webpage.
 

Learning about the SSI and SSDI programs
 

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 Citrus Ridge, 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 Citrus Ridge, Florida is that a factor? - If you are working in Citrus Ridge 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 Citrus Ridge, 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 Citrus Ridge, Florida Disability Insurance Attorney Today
 

SSDI is a federal insurance program that pays disability benefits to people who have paid into the social security system.  To qualify, you must be disabled and have a work history of paying social security taxes. Thus, not everyone can qualify. Those who do qualify may also be eligible for Medicare coverage, depending on the duration of your disability. Contact an SSDI attorney to learn if you may qualify.
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Talk to an experienced Citrus Ridge Disability AttorneyFiling a claim without knowing the functions of SSD can lead to uninvited problems. Why bother when an experienced attorney in Florida is ready to help you.
 

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 Citrus Ridge SSI lawyer, fill out the questionnaire on this site.
 

How do I apply, what can I expect? - Citrus Ridge, FL Disability Appeals Lawyer
 

You can begin the application process online, in person, or by phone. The process can take a while because the number of applications is generally very high. Usually, you have to wait anywhere between three and six months, maybe longer. If you are denied, you can appeal your case.
 

The list below contains a few examples of the types of illnesses and injuries that have qualified previous applicants for a disability:

 

Skin Grafting
Alport’s Syndrome
Nephrotic syndrome
Hepatitis
Inflammatory bowel disease
Short bowel syndrome
Weight loss due to any digestive disorder
Benign brain tumors
Parkinsonian syndrome
Cerebral Palsy
Coagulation defects
Polycycthemia
Lung Infections
Pneumoconiosis
Bronchiectasis

 

Local SSA Office of Citrus Ridge, FL
 

Social Security Office
724 20th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
(866) 964-7414

 

Low Cost Hospitals near Citrus Ridge, Florida
 

Community Health Center
225 N 1st Street
Leesburg, Florida 34748
(352) 360-0490

Community Health Center - Winter Garden Pediatric Care
1210 E Plant Street, Suite 1300
Winter Garden, Florida 34787
(407) 877-4350

Winter Haven Primary Care
1514 1st Street N
Winter Haven, Florida 33881
(863) 292-4280
Center for Women and Family Health
1050 Grape Avenue
Saint Cloud, Florida 34769
(407) 943-8699

Dundee Clinic
916 Dundee Road
Dundee, Florida 33838
(863) 419-3330

Community Health Center - Bithlo Family Care
19108 E Colonial Drive
Orlando, Florida 32820
(407) 905-8827

 

Hospitals near Citrus Ridge, FL
 

Indian River Memorial Hospital, Inc.
1000 36th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
(772) 567-4311
Vero Beach Community Based Outpatient Clinic
372 17th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
(772) 299-4623
HealthSouth Treasure Coast Rehabilitation Hospital
1600-37th Street
Vero Beach, Florida 32960
(772) 778-2100

 

 

 

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