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Contact a Social Security lawyer in Moorpark, California today

Do you have a disability? Does that disability keep you from seeking gainful employment? Social security may provide the solution. The social security system is not always easy to work with. That is why there are experienced Moorpark social security attorneys. Whether you have been rejected for benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Moorpark social security disability attorney can increase your chances of success. Moorpark social security attorneys can walk you through the application and appeal process. Start now by filling out the form on the webpage.
 

Applying for SSI or SSDI can make a serious difference
 

Roughly 65 – 75% of applicants are initially denied for social security benefits. Presenting proof of your disability is an important step toward qualifying. An experienced Moorpark social security lawyer can help you make your most compelling case to the review board. Your chance of success increases this way. Successful claimants receive critical monthly payments from the federal government. SSI recipients can receive a monthly payment, food stamps, and potentially Medicaid to cover health care costs. SSDI recipients receive monthly payments based on the amount they paid into the system, among other factors. Also, SSDI recipients sometimes qualify for Medicare.
 

How much does a qualified Moorpark, California Social Security lawyer cost?
 

Social Security lawyers are not as expensive as you may think. Why? Social Security attorneys only get paid if you get paid. This fee structure is called a “contingency” fee. First off, a social security attorney is legally not allowed to charge more than 25% of the back pay/past due benefits awarded to you, up to a maximum of $6,000. Second, you are insured not to pay more than that because the government must approve of the attorney’s fee before you are required to pay the attorney for his services. By filling out the questionnaire on the site, an experienced Moorpark Social Security attorney will contact you.
 

Education: SSDI versus SSI
 

Disability payments under SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) are contingent upon you proving the existence of a disability. The disability must preclude you from working for a year or more. Disability payments are made monthly to those who qualify. Both SSDI and SSI programs are related, but different.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Moorpark, 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 Moorpark, California is that a factor? - If you are working in Moorpark 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 Moorpark, 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: Federal Workers Insurance for the Disabled - Contact a Knowledgeable Moorpark, CA Disability Insurance Attorney Today

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 Moorpark SSDI attorney.
 

SSI: a welfare-based program - Contact an experienced Moorpark, California Disability Attorney
 

SSI, unlike SSDI, is a welfare-based program that pays those with disabilities, regardless of their work history. To qualify, claimants must make less than a minimum threshold of income (a very small amount). Those who qualify may also be eligible for food stamps, and Medicaid. Learn more now and contact an experienced Moorpark SSI attorney.
 

Application to Appeal: the process - Moorpark, California Disability Appeal 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. 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:
 

Local SSA Office of Moorpark, CA
 

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Moorpark social security lawyers serve clients throughout Southwestern California, including Agoura Hills, Beverly, Calabasas, Camarillo, Carpinteria, Channel Island Beach, Culver City, El Rio, Fillmore, Marina del Rey, Moorpark, Oxnard, Port Hueneme, San Fernando, Santa Clarita, Santa Monica, Santa Paula, Saticoy, Simi Valley, Somis, Summerland, Thousand Oaks, Ventura, West Hollywood, areas in the vicinity of Naval Base Ventura, and other communities in Ventura County.