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Why wait? Jacksonville Beach, Florida Social Security lawyers can help now

Can’t work because you have a disability? You may qualify for social security disability benefits. Jacksonville Beach social security attorneys can walk you through the application and appeal process. You may be entitled to a monthly check and additional help from the federal government. Help is right around the corner. Start working with an experienced Jacksonville Beach social security attorney today by filling out the questionnaire on the website.
 

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%. The application and appeal process can sometimes be difficult to navigate through. For example, you will need to understand the best method of presenting proof of your disability. An experienced Jacksonville Beach social security lawyer can really help with that process. Those who face real disabilities potentially face hunger and homelessness. Winning your claim can provide a necessary safety net to our most vulnerable citizens. Successful claimants receive monthly payments from the federal government to cover those critical expenses. Many claimants also qualify for medical services through Medicare and Medicaid.
 

How much does a qualified Jacksonville Beach, Florida Social Security lawyer cost?
 

If you think you can’t afford a social security attorney, think again. They’re not as expensive as you probably think. Most all Social Security lawyers work on a contingency basis: which means they only get paid if you win your case. Thankfully, the government has placed restrictions on how much a social security lawyer can charge a claimant. Specifically, they cannot charge you more than 25% of the past due benefits that are awarded to you. Even then, that 25% figure cannot exceed $6,000 total. So, claimants are always protected by the social security system. Contacting you Jacksonville Beach Social Security lawyer is as easy as filling out the questionnaire on the site.
 

The Social Security system: About
 

The federal government created Social Security for a number of reasons. One of those reasons was to provide benefits to Americans who cannot work due to an injury. The injury must last at least one year, and prevent you from working. There are two different programs that give rise to disability payments under the Social Security System: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Both programs provide relief to injured Americans, but they are different from each other.
 

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

Do you qualify for SSDI? – Work with a Knowledgeable Jacksonville Beach, Florida Disability Insurance Attorney Soon

Claimants can qualify for SSDI if they are disabled and have previously paid into the social security system through their taxes. So, you must have worked and paid social security taxes to qualify. The government also requires you to have worked a percentage of the previous years, contingent on your age. Some SSDI claimants also qualify for Medicare if they are disabled under the SSDI program for 2 years. Learn more by contacting an experienced SSDI attorney.
 

The federal SSI program – work with a qualified Jacksonville Beach, FL 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 Jacksonville Beach SSI lawyer to learn more.
 

The process: Application to appeal - Jacksonville Beach, Florida 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. 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.
 

Below is a list of some of the types of illnesses and injuries that can qualify for a disability under Social Security:
 

Local SSA Office of Jacksonville Beach, FL
 

Low Cost Hospitals in and near Jacksonville Beach, Florida
 

Hospitals in and near Jacksonville Beach, FL
 

Jacksonville Beach social security disability lawyers serve clients throughout Northern Florida, including Amelia Island, Atlantic Beach, Bakersville, Bellair, Belmore, Blacks Still, Boulogne, Brooker, Butler, Callahan, Dukes, Fernandina Beach, Fruit Cove, Green Cove Springs, Gross, Guilford, Hillard, Hillcoat, Jacksonville, Jacksonville Beach, Jasper, Kingsley Beach, Lake Butler, Lakeside, Little Tiger Island, Long Beach, Long Branch, Middleburg, Neptune Beach, O'Neil, Orange Park, Palm Valley, Piney Island, Ponte Vedra Beach, Ratliff, Sanderson, Starke, Walkill, Watertown, White Springs, Worthington Springs, Yulee, and other communities in Duval County.