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Need Social Security? La Grange, Georgia Social Security lawyers can help
 

Can’t work because you have a disability? You may be entitled to benefits under the social security disability income system. The system is designed to provide benefits to citizens who cannot work due to disability. By working with an experienced La Grange social security attorney, you stand a better chance of qualifying for social security benefits. Don’t wait. Contact an experienced La Grange social security disability attorney today by filling out the questionnaire on the website.
 

What does SSI and SSDI mean for you?
 

More than half of the initial applicants are rejected for social security every year.  An experienced La Grange 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 La Grange 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.
 

Aren’t lawyers expensive to hire? How can I hire a qualified La Grange, GA social security lawyer?
 

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. The reason why: you do not pay a Social Security lawyer unless he or she wins your claim. 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. Don’t wait to contact an experienced La Grange Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form on the webpage.
 

Who qualifies for SSI and SSDI?
 

Two separate social security programs provide disability payments to injured people: SSI and SSDI (Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance). To earn disability payments under either one, you must suffer from an injury that (1) prevents you from working for a year or more, or (2) will result in death. Short-term injuries are not covered by the social security system.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in La Grange, Georgia? - 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 La Grange, Georgia is that a factor? - If you are working in La Grange 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 La Grange, GA 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 La Grange, Georgia Disability Insurance Attorney Soon
 

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 La Grange SSDI lawyer to learn about your options.
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Talk to an experienced La Grange Disability Attorney
 

The SSI system provides monthly payments, of a minimum amount, to disabled people. The benefits are paid regardless of whether you previously paid into the Social Security System. Although payments are generally lower under SSI, the funds help those who critically need it. In addition, successful claimants may also qualify for medical care through Medicaid. Fill out the form to contact an experienced La Grange SSI lawyer.
 

Proving your disability: the process of applying and appealing your decision - La Grange, GA Disability Appeal Attorney
 

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. In the event that the government denies your social security application, you can appeal your case. At the appeal, you can represent yourself or your attorney can represent you.
 

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

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La Grange Social Security Disability Lawyer serves clients throughout Western Georgia including Carrollton, Corinth, East Newnan, Ellerslie, Fayetteville, Fortson, Franklin, Griffin, La Grange, Luthersville, Manchester, Midland, Moreland, Pine Mountain, Riverdale, Roscoe, Sargent, Senoia, Sharpsburg, Turin, Union City, Villa Rica, and other communities in Troup County.