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Looking for an experienced Social Security lawyer?
 

Living with a disability can be impossible. Social security may provide the solution. The social security system is not always easy to work with. That is why there are experienced Port Charlotte social security attorneys. Whether you have been rejected for benefits, or if you have yet to apply, an experienced Port Charlotte social security disability attorney can increase your chances of success. Don’t wait. Contact an experienced Port Charlotte social security disability attorney today by filling out the questionnaire on this website.
 

Applying for SSI or SSDI can make a serious difference
 

More than half of the initial applicants are rejected for social security every year. Importantly, you do not have to be among the number of people who do not qualify for benefits. If you have a disability, you can increase your chances of qualifying for social security benefits by contacting an experienced Port Charlotte social security lawyer. Your attorney can help you make your case for SSI or SSDI benefits. You do not have to work alone. 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.
 

Qualified Port Charlotte, FL Social Security lawyers: are they expensive?
 

If you think you can’t afford a social security attorney, think again. They’re not as expensive as you probably think. Why are they affordable? Answer: they work on a “contingency” basis. That means they only get paid if you get paid. The social security administration carefully monitors how much a social security attorney charges. The attorneys are statutorily 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. By filling out the questionnaire on this site, an experienced Port Charlotte Social Security attorney will contact you.
 

Education: SSDI versus SSI
 

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 Port Charlotte, 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 Port Charlotte, Florida is that a factor? - If you are working in Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte, 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.
 

SSDI: The Federal Program for Those With a Work History – Connect with a Knowledgeable Port Charlotte, Florida Disability Insurance Attorney Immediately
 

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 Port Charlotte SSDI lawyer to learn more.
 

SSI: You may qualify - Reach a qualified Port Charlotte 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 Port Charlotte SSI attorney.
 

The process: Application to appeal - Port Charlotte, Florida Disability Appeals Lawyer
 

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 you are denied, you can appeal your case.
 

Below is a list of some of the types of illnesses and injuries that can qualify for a disability under Social Security:

Local SSA Office in Port Charlotte, FL
 

Low Cost Hospitals in and near Port Charlotte, FL
 

Hospitals in and near Port Charlotte, Florida
 

Port Charlotte social security disability lawyers serve clients throughout Central Florida including Babcock Ranch, Boca Grande, Charlotte Harbor, Cleveland, Englewood, Grove City, Manasota Key, Murdock, Placida, Port Charlotte, Rotonda, Solana, Venice, Laurel, Fort Myers, Cape Coral, Gulf Gate Estates, Villas, Iona, Cypress Lake, Sarasota Springs and other communities in Charlotte County.