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Folsom, California Social Security Lawyers
 

Has the quality of your life suffered because of a disability? Are you now unable to work because of your disability? Social security may be the solution. If you have been turned down for social security benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Folsom social security attorney can increase your odds of qualifying. Folsom social security attorneys help our most vulnerable citizens qualify for social security disability benefits.
 

Applying for SSI or SSDI can make a serious difference
 

Roughly 65 – 75% of applicants are initially denied for social security benefits. An experienced Folsom 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 Folsom 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. If you win your claim, you will be entitled to a monthly benefit payment from the federal government. In many cases, you can also qualify for medical care. For example, SSDI claimants can potentially qualify for Medicare benefits, while SSI claimants qualify for Medicaid benefits.
 

How do people afford to pay qualified Folsom Social Security lawyers?
 

Just about anyone can afford a social security lawyer. Unlike many other types of attorneys, social security lawyers do not require you to pay big out of pocket expenses. Why? Social Security attorneys only get paid if you get paid. This fee structure is called a “contingency” fee. Statutorily, social security attorneys can only make the following: the smaller amount of (1) 25% of back pay awarded to you, or (2) $6,000 total. The social security administration has to approve the amount of the attorney fees at the time you are awarded your benefits. Contacting you Folsom Social Security lawyer is as easy as filling out the questionnaire on this website.
 

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 Folsom, 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 Folsom, California is that a factor? - If you are working in Folsom 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 Folsom, 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.
 

SSDI: The Federal Program for Those With a Work History – Connect with a Knowledgeable Folsom Disability Insurance Attorney Immediately
 

If you have a work history of paying into social security, you may be eligible for SSDI payments. SSDI is a natural insurance program that pays those who are disabled and have a qualifying work history (the duration of your previous work depends on your age). SSDI recipients may also qualify for Medicare. Learn more by contacting an experienced Folsom SSDI attorney.
 

SSI: the final safety net - Contact an experienced Folsom 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 Folsom SSI lawyer to learn more.
 

The process: Application to appeal - Folsom, California Disability Appeals Lawyer
 

You can start your application for social security online, in person, or by phone. The review process can take more than six months in some cases. If you are denied, you can appeal your case.
 

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

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Folsom social security lawyers serve clients throughout Central California, including Antioch, Auburn, Brentwood, Citrus Heights, Concord, Davis, Dixon, Elk Grove, Fairfield, Folsom, Galt, Lincoln, Lodi, Manteca, Modesto, North Highlands, Parkway, Pittsburg, Placerville, Rancho Cordova, Rio Vista, Rocklin, Sacramento, South Lake Tahoe, Stockton, Vacaville, Vallejo, Winters, Woodland, Yuba City, areas in the vicinity of Sacramento Mather Airport, and other communities in Sacramento County.