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Social Security lawyers in Wildomar, California Can Help

Do you have a disability? Does that disability keep you from seeking gainful employment? Thankfully, the social security system provides a safety net to many people. If you qualify for social security, you may be entitled to a monthly check and other benefits such as medical care, food stamps, and other assistance from your state. Increase your chances of qualifying by working with an experienced Wildomar social security attorney now. Wildomar social security attorneys help our most vulnerable citizens qualify for social security disability benefits.
 

What does SSI and SSDI mean for you?
 

Approximately 65% or more initial applicants are denied social security benefits. Often, the difficult part is proving to the social security administration that you have a disability that qualifies you for benefits. An experienced Wildomar social security lawyer will know how to work with your doctors, organize your medical reports, and describe your ailments in such a manner that best highlights the nature and extent of your disability. By working with an experienced Wildomar social security lawyer, you can rest assured that you have the benefit of a knowledgeable professional working for you. If you win your claim, you will be entitled to a monthly benefit payment from the federal government. In many cases, you can also qualify for medical care. For example, SSDI claimants can potentially qualify for Medicare benefits, while SSI claimants qualify for Medicaid benefits.
 

Wildomar, California Social Security attorneys: how much do they cost?
 

Just about anyone can afford a social security lawyer. Unlike many other types of attorneys, social security lawyers do not require you to pay big out of pocket expenses. In most every case, social security lawyers work on a “contingency” fee. That means they only get paid if you win your social security benefits claim. 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 Wildomar Social Security lawyer. Fill out the form on the webpage.
 

Learning about the SSI and SSDI programs
 

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 Wildomar, California? - 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 Wildomar, California is that a factor? - If you are working in Wildomar 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 Wildomar, CA 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 Wildomar Disability Insurance Attorney Immediately

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 Wildomar SSDI lawyer now to learn more.
 

SSI: a welfare-based program - Contact an experienced Wildomar, California Disability Attorney
 

SSI is truly a last line of defense for those who are disabled and have no money. SSI is welfare-based, which means that it is paid out regardless of your work history (unlike SSDI). SSI recipients receive monthly checks, and may also qualify for aid from the state, food stamps, and Medicaid. Don’t wait. Contact an experienced Wildomar SSI lawyer today.
 

The process: Application to appeal - Wildomar, CA 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. If denied, you can appeal the decision. You may have an attorney represent you at the appeal.
 

The list below contains a few examples of the types of illnesses and injuries that have qualified previous applicants for a disability:
 

Local SSA Office of Wildomar, CA
 

Low Cost Hospitals near Wildomar, California
 

Hospitals near Wildomar, CA
 

Wildomar social security lawyers serve clients throughout Southeastern California, including Banning, Beaumont, Bloomington, Callmesa, Chino, Chino Hills, Colton, Corona, Fontana, Grand Terrace, Highland, Lake Elsinore, La Quinta, Los Serranos, Mira Loma, Menifee, Murrieta, Moreno Valley, Ontario, Palm Desert, Pedley, Perris, Pomona, Rancho Cucamonga, Redlands, Ribidoux, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Jacinto, Wildomar, Yucaipa, areas in the vicinity of March Air Force Base, and other communities in Riverside County.