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Looking for an experienced Social Security lawyer?
 

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 Plainview social security attorneys. Whether you have been rejected for benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Plainview social security disability attorney can increase your chances of success. Fill out the form on this website and contact an experienced Plainview social security disability attorney today. Don’t wait, help is right around the corner.
 

Your SSI or SSDI application: it makes a big difference
 

Roughly 65 – 75% of applicants are initially denied for social security benefits. Qualifying for social security benefits requires proof of your disability. Experienced Plainview social security lawyers understand how to present your evidence in the most favorable light. Those who face real disabilities potentially face hunger and homelessness. Winning your claim can provide a necessary safety net to our most vulnerable citizens. Successful claimants receive monthly payments from the federal government to cover those critical expenses. Many claimants also qualify for medical services through Medicare and Medicaid.
 

How do people afford to pay qualified Plainview Social Security lawyers?
 

Contrary to what people think about lawyers, Social Security lawyers tend to be very affordable. Almost always, Social Security lawyers work on a “contingency” basis: meaning that they only get paid if you win your claim. That means, in most cases, you have nothing to lose by working with a social security attorney. 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 Plainview Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form on this site today
 

What is the Social Security Disability system? Education
 

Two separate social security programs provide disability payments to injured people: SSI and SSDI (Supplemental Security Income and Social Security Disability Insurance). To earn disability payments under either one, you must suffer from an injury that (1) prevents you from working for a year or more, or (2) will result in death. Short-term injuries are not covered by the social security system.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Plainview, 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 Plainview, Texas is that a factor? - If you are working in Plainview 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 Plainview 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 - Contact an experienced Plainview Disability Insurance Attorney Now
 

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 Plainview SSDI lawyer to learn more now.
 

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) – Talk to an experienced Plainview Disability Attorney
 

Supplemental Security Income, or SSI for short, is available for people who suffer from a disability regardless of work history. SSI is paid from general revenues, unlike the SSDI system. SSI beneficiaries may also qualify for Medicaid and Food Stamps. They may also be eligible for additional income from the state. Contact your Plainview SSI lawyer to learn more.
 

The Process, Appeals and Applications - Plainview Disability Appeals Lawyer
 

You can start your application online. You can also apply in person, or start the process over the phone. The initial review can take 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
 

Plainview social security attorneys serve clients throughout Northwestern Texas including Abernathy, Petersburg, Plainview, Wasson, Furguson, Boone, Wright, Cereal, Aiken, Happy Union, Providence, Ellen, Crume Gin, Kress, Edmonson, Halfway and other communities including Swisher County, Floyd County, Lubbock County, Lamb County, Castro County and Hale County.