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Need Social Security? Portland, Texas Social Security lawyers can help
 

Has a disability kept you from working? The social security disability system was designed to help those who are unable to work because of a disability. Qualifying is not always easy. That is why it is important to work with an experienced Portland social security attorney when you apply or appeal a case. 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 Portland social security attorney today by filling out the form on the wepage.
 

The consequences of your SSI and SSDI application and appeal
 

Statistically, between 65% and 70% of initial applications are denied nationally. An experienced Portland social security lawyer can increase your odds of success. Your attorney should understand how to make your best case. Your attorney can also represent you on appeal. An experienced Portland social security lawyer will look over your file, and help you make any additions and corrections necessary to best highlight the nature of your disability. The consequences of losing your social security claim can have serious consequences. Those who qualify get monthly payments to live off. In many cases, you can also get Medicare or Medicaid. These payments and other potential benefits often mean the difference between survival and homelessness for those suffering from disabilities.
 

How much does it cost to hire a qualified Portland Social Security Lawyer?
 

You may be surprised to learn that a social security lawyer is quite affordable, even if you have no source of income. Why? Social Security attorneys only get paid if you get paid. This fee structure is called a “contingency” fee. Thankfully, the government has placed restrictions on how much a social security lawyer can charge a claimant. Specifically, they cannot charge you more than 25% of the past due benefits that are awarded to you. Even then, that 25% figure cannot exceed $6,000 total. So, claimants are always protected by the social security system. By filling out the questionnaire on the website, an experienced Portland Social Security attorney will contact you.
 

Eligibility for either SSDI or SSI
 

The federal government created Social Security for a number of reasons. One of those reasons was to provide benefits to Americans who cannot work due to an injury. The injury must last at least one year, and prevent you from working. There are two different programs that give rise to disability payments under the Social Security System: SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) and SSI (Supplemental Security Income). Both programs provide relief to injured Americans, but they are different from each other.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Portland, 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 Portland, Texas is that a factor? - If you are working in Portland 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 Portland 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 Portland Disability Insurance Attorney Today
 

SSDI provides disability payments to Americans who can demonstrate a work history of paying taxes into the social security system. To qualify, you must prove (1) the existence of a disability that prevents you from working for at least one year, and (2) that you worked and paid social security taxes over the course of the previous years (the number of years depends on your age). SSDI recipients may also qualify for Medicare. Contact an experienced Portland SSDI lawyer now to learn more.
 

SSI – Work with an experienced Portland 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 Portland SSI lawyer to learn more.
 

How do I apply, what can I expect? - Portland 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. You can have your case reviewed by an appeal panel if you are initially denied social security benefits.
 

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
 

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