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Social Security lawyers in Mount Pleasant, Texas Can Help
 

Does your disability prevent you from supporting yourself? You may be entitled to monthly checks from the social security administration. An experienced Mount Pleasant social security attorney can increase your odds of winning your social security claim. Those who qualify may be entitled to monthly payments, medical care, and additional resources from your state government. Give yourself the best chance of qualifying for social security disability benefits by working with an experienced Mount Pleasant social security attorney today. Fill out the form on the website today.
 

Your SSI or SSDI application: it makes a big difference
 

Approximately 65% or more initial applicants are denied social security benefits. Often, the difficult part is proving to the social security administration that you have a disability that qualifies you for benefits. An experienced Mount Pleasant social security lawyer will know how to work with your doctors, organize your medical reports, and describe your ailments in such a manner that best highlights the nature and extent of your disability.  By working with an experienced Mount Pleasant social security lawyer, you can rest assured that you have the benefit of a knowledgeable professional working for you. For many applicants, they face the possibility of homelessness if their SSI or SSDI application is denied. The social security system provides monthly payments that make living in this expensive country manageable. In many cases, claimants also qualify for critical medical coverage through the social security system. SSI claimants can get Medicaid, while SSDI claimants may qualify for Medicare.
 

How can I afford a Social Security lawyer when I can’t work?
 

Contrary to what people think about lawyers, Social Security lawyers tend to be very affordable. Social security attorneys are paid according to a strict fee schedule. They can only be paid if they win your case for you. That makes sense because claimants usually have no expendable money. The social security administration carefully monitors how much a social security attorney charges. Section 406 of the Social Security Act States that the attorneys are limited to charging a max of 25% of back pay awarded to you (up to a max of $6,000). That means that in most cases you can only be required to pay money that was already owed to you before you received your social security benefits, and even that amount is limited. There is no reason to contact an experienced Mount Pleasant Social Security lawyer. Just fill out the questionnaire on the webpage.
 

SSDI and SSI, which one is right for you?
 

SSI (Social Security Income) and SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) are two separate programs that pay claimants who are disabled. The disability must prevent you from working for a year or more or result in death. While both programs are federal disability programs, they are quite different from each other.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Mount Pleasant, Texas? - 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 Mount Pleasant, Texas is that a factor? - If you are working in Mount Pleasant 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 Mount Pleasant 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.
 

Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) – Work with a Knowledgeable Mount Pleasant Disability Insurance Attorney Today
 

To receive payments under the SSDI plan, you must have worked a percentage of the previous years (depending on your age). Thus, only those with a work history can qualify. Beneficiaries may also qualify for Medicare coverage. Speak with an experienced Mount Pleasant SSDI lawyer to learn more.

SSI – Work with an experienced Mount Pleasant Disability Attorney
 

If you have no or too little work history, are disabled, and make below a certain threshold of money, you may qualify for SSI. SSI, or Supplemental Security Income, is a welfare-based program. The benefits are paid out of general tax revenues and are not contingent on your work history. The monthly benefit provides a basic amount, which may be enhanced by your state. You may also qualify for food stamps and Medicaid. You can contact an experienced Mount Pleasant SSI attorney by filling out the questionnaire on the website.
 

The Process, Appeals and Applications - Mount Pleasant Disability Appeals Lawyer
 

First, you can apply online, call into an office, or visit your local SS office. The application process can take anywhere between four to six months. If you are denied, you can appeal your case.
 

The following are a few examples of the types of injuries and illnesses that have previously qualified as a disability:
 

Local SSA Office
 

Low Cost Hospitals
 

Hospitals
 

Mount Pleasant Social Security Lawyers serve clients throughout Northeastern Texas, including Miller's Cove, Mount Pleasant, Winfield and other communities in Titus County.