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Contact a Social Security lawyer in Fruit Cove, Florida today
 

Has the quality of your life suffered because of a disability? Are you now unable to work because of your disability? Social security may provide the solution. The social security system is not always easy to work with. That is why there are experienced Fruit Cove social security attorneys. Whether you have been rejected for benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Fruit Cove social security disability attorney can increase your chances of success. Help is right around the corner. Start working with an experienced Fruit Cove social security attorney today by filling out the questionnaire on this webpage.
 

The saving power of the SSI and SSDI system
 

The vast majority of the initial applicants are denied social security benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%. An experienced Fruit Cove 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 Fruit Cove 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. For many applicants, they face the possibility of homelessness if their SSI or SSDI application is denied. The social security system provides monthly payments that make living in this expensive country manageable. In many cases, claimants also qualify for critical medical coverage through the social security system. SSI claimants can get Medicaid, while SSDI claimants may qualify for Medicare.
 

How do people afford to pay qualified Fruit Cove, FL Social Security lawyers?
 

Because the people who need a social security lawyer usually do not have a source of income, social security lawyers structure their fees to make their services affordable. Why are they affordable? Answer: they work on a “contingency” basis. 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 Fruit Cove Social Security lawyer today by filling out the form on this site.
 

Who qualifies for SSI and SSDI?
 

The Social Security System can provide you with monthly payments if you qualify. To qualify for either the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs, you must meet their criteria. Generally, to qualify for either, you must suffer from an injury that prevents you from working for a year or more (or one that results in death). Both systems are explained below.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Fruit Cove, 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 Fruit Cove, Florida is that a factor? - If you are working in Fruit Cove 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 Fruit Cove, 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.
 

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

To qualify for SSDI monthly payments, you must establish a work history of paying into social security as well as a qualifying disability. So, not everyone qualifies for the SSDI program. Those who receive disability payments under SSDI may also qualify for Medicare coverage. Contact an experienced Fruit Cove SSDI lawyer to learn about your options.
 

SSI: You may qualify - Reach a qualified Fruit Cove, Florida 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 Fruit Cove SSI lawyer, fill out the questionnaire on this site.
 

How do I apply, what can I expect? - Fruit Cove Disability Appeals Lawyer
 

To apply for social security, you can start online, in person, or by calling the social security administration directly. The government can take upward of six months to review your case. 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:

Local SSA office of Fruit Cove, FL
 

Low Cost Hospitals near Fruit Cove, Florida
 

Hospitals near Fruit Cove, FL
 

Fruit Cove social security disability lawyers serve clients throughout Northern Florida including Butler Beach, Bakersville, Elkton, Flagler Estates, Fruit Cove, Nocatee, Palm Valley, St. Johns, St. Augustine Shores, Hastings, Marineland, St. Augustine, Switzerland, Marshall Plantation, Pine Bluff, Mandarin, Loretto, Hibernia, Laurel Grove, Neilhurst, Orange Park, Plummers, Camp Echockotee, Beauclerc Gardens, Beauclerc, Goodbys and other communities in St. Johns County.