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Social Security lawyers in Palmetto Bay, Florida Can Help

Has the quality of your life suffered because of a disability? Are you now unable to work because of your disability? Social security may provide the solution. The social security system is not always easy to work with. That is why there are experienced Palmetto Bay social security attorneys. Whether you have been rejected for benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Palmetto Bay social security disability attorney can increase your chances of success. By filling out the questionnaire on the site, you can contact an experienced Palmetto Bay social security attorney. It is time to get the help you need.
 

Your SSI or SSDI application: it makes a big difference
 

If you have already applied and been rejected for social security benefits, you are among the majority. By working with an experienced Palmetto Bay social security lawyer, you can increase your chances of success because you will be working with someone who understands the criteria that 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.
 

What does the typical Palmetto Bay, Florida Social Security lawyer cost to hire?
 

Contrary to what people think about lawyers, Social Security lawyers tend to be very affordable. 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. 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. Don’t wait to contact an experienced Palmetto Bay Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form on the website.
 

What is the Social Security Disability system? Education
 

The Social Security system was created in part, to provide disability payments to our most vulnerable citizens: those who cannot work due to an injury. The injury must keep you from working for at least a year or more. Under the system, there are two types of disability programs: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Both are explained below.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Palmetto Bay, Florida? - 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 Palmetto Bay, Florida is that a factor? - If you are working in Palmetto Bay 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 Palmetto Bay, FL 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 Palmetto Bay, Florida Disability Insurance Attorney Today

SSDI pays disability payments to those who have a qualifying work history, who are disabled. For that reason, not everyone is eligible for SSDI. To qualify, you will have to show, in addition to proving your disability, that you have worked a certain percentage of your previous years (depending on your age). Medicare medical coverage is also available to some SSDI recipients. Contact your Palmetto Bay SSDI lawyer to learn more now.
 

(SSI) Supplemental Security Income - Contact an experienced Palmetto Bay, FL Disability Attorney
 

SSI is paid out like welfare, meaning you cannot earn over a certain amount of money to qualify. In addition, you need to be disabled and unable to work. SSI pays out a smaller amount of money than SSDI, but unlike SSDI, you are not required to have paid into the Social Security system to qualify for payments. In addition, SSI recipients qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To contact an experienced Palmetto Bay SSI lawyer, fill out the questionnaire on the site.
 

How does the application and appeal process work? - Palmetto Bay, Florida Disability Appeals attorney
 

Applicants can begin the process in multiple ways: online, over the phone, and in person. The government takes around four to six months to review your case. If denied, you can appeal the decision. You may have an attorney represent you at the appeal.
 

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

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Palmetto Bay social security disability lawyers serve clients throughout Southeastern Florida, including Boca Raton, Carol City, Cooper City, Coral Gables, Coral Springs, Corral Terrace, Country Club, Cutler, Cutler Bay, Dania, Davie, Deerfield Beach, Doral, Fort Lauderdale, Fountainbleau, Hallandale Beach, Hialeah, Hialeah Gardens, Hollywood, Homestead, Homestead AFB, Kendall, Lauderhill, Margate, Melrose Park, Miami, Miami Beach, Miami Lakes, Miramar, North Miami, Oakland Park, Palmetto Bay, Pembroke Pines, Plantation, Richmond West, Sunrise, West Little River, areas in the vicinity of Miami International Airport, and other communities in Miami-Dade County.