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Why wait? Diamond Bar California Social Security lawyers can help now

Are you considering applying for Social Security because of a disability? Social security disability income, or “SSDI” for short, and “SSI”, supplemental security income, was created for those who cannot work due to suffering from a disability. The federal SSDI and SSI system can be difficult to navigate. Whether you are a first time applicant or whether you have been previously rejected, an experienced Diamond Bar social security attorney can help you. You can contact an experienced Diamond Bar social security disability attorney by filling out the form on the left. You are under absolutely no obligation merely by filling out the form.

SSI and SSDI: your safety net

The statistics are not favorable for initial applicants. About 65% or more initial applicants are denied annually. Presenting proof of your disability is an important step toward qualifying. An experienced Diamond Bar social security lawyer can help you make your most compelling case to the review board. Your chance of success increases this way. 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.

How do I pay a qualified Diamond Bar Social Security lawyer? I don’t have any money!

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. Almost always, Social Security lawyers work on a “contingency” basis: meaning that they only get paid if you win your claim. That means, in most cases, you have nothing to lose by working with a social security attorney. 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 Diamond Bar Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form on the left.


Social Security: Who qualifies for SSI and SSDI
Disability benefits under Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are given to applicants who cannot work due to a disability. Generally, the disability must prevent you from working for a year or more or result in death.


Benefits under SSI and SSDI are different. Do you qualify for SSDI? – Work with a Knowledgeable Diamond Bar Disability Insurance Attorney Soon

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.

SSI: a welfare-based program - Contact an experienced Diamond Bar 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 Diamond Bar SSI lawyer, fill out the questionnaire on the left.

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

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.  Once you get your results, you will either receive a notice of payments, or you will be denied. In which case, you can appeal the decision in person or have your attorney appear on your behalf.

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

Pneumoconiosis
Cystic Fibrosis
Heart Transplant
Chronic Anemia
Myelofibrosis
Leukemia
Systemic vasculitis
Epilepsy
Multiple Sclerosis
Syringomyelia
Short bowel syndrome
Adrenal gland disorders
Nephrotic syndrome
Chemical Burns
Dizziness