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 Moultrie, Georgia Social Security La wyers
 

Has your disability prevented you from being able to work? Social security disability income, or “SSDI” for short, and “SSI”, supplemental security income, was created for those who cannot work due to suffering from a disability. The federal SSDI and SSI system can be difficult to navigate. Whether you are a first time applicant or whether you have been previously rejected, an experienced Moultrie social security attorney can help you.  If you suffer from a disability that prevents you from working, it may be time to work with a social security attorney now. Contact an experienced Moultrie social security attorney today by filling out the form on the website.
 

Your SSI or SS DI application: it makes a big d ifference
 

More than half of the initial applicants are rejected for social security every year.  Often success hinges on whether you have made out the best case for your disability to the review board. Moultrie social security lawyers have experienced understanding how to present your best case. By working with an attorney, you will not have to second-guess whether you have done the best job highlighting what the social security administration is looking for.  If you win your claim, you will be entitled to a monthly benefit payment from the federal government. In many cases, you can also qualify for medical care. For example, SSDI claimants can potentially qualify for Medicare benefits, while SSI claimants qualify for Medicaid benefits.
 

How do I pay a q ualified Moultrie, GA Social Security lawy er? I don’t have any money!
 

You may be surprised to learn that a social security lawyer is quite affordable, even if you have no source of income.  When you hire a social security attorney, you only pay them attorney fees if you win your claim. So, you only pay if you get paid.  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.  Don’t wait to contact an experienced Moultrie Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form on the webpage.
 

What is th e difference between SSDI and SS I?
 

There are two separate programs that provide disability benefits in the social security system. They are SSI (Supplemental Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance). Generally, to qualify for disability payments, you must have an injury that prevents you from working for one year or more or an injury that will result in death. Both programs pay on a monthly basis.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Moultrie, 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 Moultrie, Georgia is that a factor? - If you are working in Moultrie 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 Moultrie, 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.
 

 SSDI: Federal Workers Insurance for the Disabled - Contact a Knowledgeable Moultrie, Georgia Disability Insura nce 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 Abil  ene 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 Moultrie SSI lawyer.
 

  Proving your disability: the process of applying and appealing your de  cision - Moultrie, 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.  If you have been denied, you can appeal your case. At appeal, you will have to prove that your condition qualifies as a disability. If you do not feel comfortable appearing on your own behalf, an attorney may present your case for you.
 

Below is a list of some of the types of il  lnesses and injuries that can qualify for a disability under Social Sec  urity:
 

Local SSA Office of Moultrie, GA
 

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Moultrie Social Security Disability Lawyers serve clients throughout Southern Georgia including Albany, Berlin, Cairo, Dawson, Douglas, Funston, Moultrie, Thomasville, Tifton, Valdosta and other communities in Colquitt County.