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Need Social Security? Tucker, Georgia Social Security lawyers can help
 

Do you have a disability? Does that disability keep you from seeking gainful employment? You may be entitled to benefits under the social security disability income system. The system is designed to provide benefits to citizens who cannot work due to disability. By working with an experienced Tucker social security attorney, you stand a better chance of qualifying for social security benefits.  You can contact an experienced Tucker social security disability attorney by filling out the form on the website. You are under absolutely no obligation merely by filling out the form.
 

The difference between winning your SSI or SSDI claim and losing it
 

The vast majority of the initial applicants are denied social security benefits: generally, between 65% and 70%.  An experienced Tucker 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 Tucker 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.  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 Tucker, GA Social Security lawyers: are they expensive?
 

You do not have to have a pool of money to afford a social security lawyer. The usual fee structure of a social security lawyer is designed so that it is affordable for people who are not employed. Why? Social Security attorneys only get paid if you get paid. This fee structure is called a “contingency” fee.  Your social security attorney is limited in how much he or she can charge. That is because the federal government has capped attorney fees in these cases. Specifically, the attorney cannot charge more than 25% of your back pay, up to a total of $6,000. Even then, the government has to approve the final award of attorney fees. So, a claimant is always getting a fair deal. Don’t wait to contact an experienced Tucker Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form on the webpage.
 

Learning about the SSI and SSDI programs
 

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 Tucker, Georgia? - 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 Tucker, Georgia is that a factor? - If you are working in Tucker 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 Tucker, GA 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: Federal Workers Insurance for the Disabled - Contact a Knowledgeable Tucker, Georgia Disability Insurance Attorney Today
 

To qualify for SSDI monthly payments, you must establish a work history of paying into social security as well as a qualifying disability. So, not everyone qualifies for the SSDI program. Those who receive disability payments under SSDI may also qualify for Medicare coverage. Contact an experienced Tucker SSDI lawyer to learn about your options.
 

The federal SSI program – work with a qualified Tucker 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 Tucker SSI lawyer to learn more.
 

The Process, Appeals and Applications - Tucker, GA 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. Once you get your results, you will either receive a notice of payments, or you will be denied. In which case, you can appeal the decision in person or have your attorney appear on your behalf.
 

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

Local SSA Office of Tucker, GA
 

Low Cost Hospitals in Tucker, Georgia
 

Hospitals near Tucker, GA
 

Tucker Social Security Disability Lawyers serve clients throughout Northwestern Georgia, including Atlanta, Chamblee, Clarkston, Decatur, Doraville, Stone Mountain, Belvedere Park, North Decatur, North Atlanta, Panthersville, Redan, Scottdale, Tucker, Briarcliff, Collinsville, Embry Hills, Mechanicsville, Mountain View, North Druid Hills, Skyland, South Decatur, Turner Hill and other communities in Dekalb county.