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Looking for an experienced Social Security lawyer?
Living with a disability can be impossible. Social security disability benefits were designed to help those who are unable to work because of a disability. If you qualify, you could receive payments from the federal government. Increase your chances of succeeding by contacting an experienced Lakewood, Colorado social security attorney. Lakewood social security attorneys can walk you through the application and appeal process. Start now by filling out the form on the left.
The importance of winning your SSI or SSDI claim
The vast majority of the initial applicants are denied social security benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%. However, you can dramatically increase your odds of winning your benefits claim by working with an experienced Lakewood social security lawyer. This is because most SS attorneys have learned what criteria the review board is looking for. Winning your claim can mean the difference between homelessness and no medical care, and having a safety net of a monthly benefit payment and life-saving medical care. Those who qualify could potentially receive the following in addition to monthly payments: Medicare, Medicaid, and Food Stamps, depending on your circumstances.
Aren’t lawyers expensive to hire? How can I hire a qualified Lakewood social security lawyer?
Contrary to what people think about lawyers, Social Security lawyers tend to be very affordable. In most every case, social security lawyers work on a “contingency” fee. That means they only get paid if you win your social security benefits claim. The social security system oversees the amount a social security attorney can charge. For example, they are capped at making 25% of the back pay awarded to you. Even then, they can only make a maximum of $6,000 on your case. By filling out the questionnaire on the left, an experienced Lakewood Social Security attorney will contact you.
How the Social Security system works: SSDI vs. SSI
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.
Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) – Work with a Knowledgeable Lakewood Disability Insurance Attorney Today
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.
SSI: a welfare-based program - Contact an experienced Lakewood Disability Attorney
The SSI system is designed to provide a minimum threshold of income to those who are disabled, blind, or 65 and older, who do not make much money. Those who qualify receive a monthly check (usually much less than SSDI amounts). You may also receive more money from your state. Unlike SSDI, claims are paid from general tax revenues. Thus, you do not need to have paid into the social security system to qualify for SSI payments. Those who qualify for SSI also may receive Medicaid coverage from the government (Medical Care). Fill out the form to contact an experienced Lakewood SSI lawyer.
How do I apply, what can I expect? - Lakewood 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. 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:
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Hearing Loss Pituitary gland disorders Thyroid gland disorders Parathyroid gland disorders Peripheral arterial disease |
Subacute combined degeneration Cerebral Trauma Syringomyelia Chronic liver disease Myelofibrosis |
Chronic granulocytopenia Non-mosaic Down syndrome Epilepsy Soft tissue sarcoma Chronic Anemia |
Local SSA Office
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Social Security Administration 13151 West Alameda Parkway Lakewood, Colorado 80228 (800) 772-1213 |
Low Cost Hospitals
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Lakeview Wellness Center 1546 Cole Boulevard, Suite 270 Golden, Colorado 80401 (303) 462-1991 Adult Medical Clinic 700 Delaware Street Denver, Colorado 80204 (303) 436-6065 |
Denver Metro Health Clinic 605 Bannock Street, Room 161 Denver, Colorado 80204 (303) 436-7250 Concentra Health Services Inc 1860 Larimer Street, Suite 100 Denver, Colorado 80202 (303) 296-2273 |
Hospitals
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Denver Health Medical Center - Pavillion A 777 Bannock Street, Pavilion A Denver, Colorado 80204 (303) 436-6000 Colorado Acute Long Term Hospital 1690 N Meade Street Denver, Colorado 80204 (303) 264-6900 |
St. Anthony Hospital 11600 West 2nd Lakewood, Colorado 80228 (720) 321-0000 Exempla Lutheran Medical Center 8300 West 38th Avenue Wheat Ridge, Colorado 80033 (303) 425-2979 |
Lakewood Social Security Lawyers serve throughout Central Colorado, including Applewood, Arvada, Aurora, Berkley, Black Forest, Boulder, Brighton, Broomfield, Castle Pines, Castle Rock, Centennial, Colorado Springs, Columbine, Commerce City, Denver, Derby, Englewood, Fort Collins, Greeley, Highlands Ranch, Ken Caryl, Lafayette, Lakewood, Littleton, Longmont, Louisville, Loveland, Northglenn, Parker, Sherrelwood, Superior, Thornton, Westminster, Wheat Ridge, areas in the vicinity of Denver International Airport, UP-Denver, and other communities in Jefferson County.