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Social Security lawyers in Windsor, California Can Help
 

Do you have a disability? Does that disability keep you from seeking gainful employment? You may qualify for social security disability benefits. Windsor social security attorneys can walk you through the application and appeal process. You may be entitled to a monthly check and additional help from the federal government. Don’t wait. Contact an experienced Windsor social security disability attorney today by filling out the questionnaire on this site.
 

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

If you have already applied and been rejected for social security benefits, you are among the majority. An experienced Windsor 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 Windsor 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 advantages of working with an experienced professional should not be ignored in light of the consequences of losing a social security claim. Winning your claim can mean the difference between a qualify life and one that is fraught with difficulty. If you suffer from a disability, you deserve to receive the benefits afforded by the social security administration. The system was built to protect those who cannot work because they suffer form a disability. Those who qualify may receive monthly checks, and medical coverage through Medicaid or Medicare, food stamps, and additional services provided by the state.
 

How do I pay a qualified Windsor, CA Social Security lawyer? I don’t have any money!
 

You may be surprised to learn that a social security lawyer is quite affordable, even if you have no source of income. Most all Social Security lawyers work on a contingency basis: which means they only get paid if you win your case. Statutorily, social security attorneys can only make the following: the smaller amount of (1) 25% of back pay awarded to you, or (2) $6,000 total. The social security administration has to approve the amount of the attorney fees at the time you are awarded your benefits. There is no reason to contact an experienced Windsor Social Security lawyer. Just fill out the questionnaire on this page today.
 

Eligibility for either SSDI or SSI
 

The Social Security System can provide you with monthly payments if you qualify. To qualify for either the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs, you must meet their criteria. Generally, to qualify for either, you must suffer from an injury that prevents you from working for a year or more (or one that results in death). Both systems are explained below.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Windsor, 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 Windsor, California is that a factor? - If you are working in Windsor 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 Windsor, 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.
 

Do you qualify for SSDI? – Work with a Knowledgeable Windsor Disability Insurance Attorney Soon
 

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 Windsor SSDI lawyer to learn about your options.
 

SSI: You may qualify - Reach a qualified Windsor, California Disability Attorney
 

The SSI system provides monthly payments, of a minimum amount, to disabled people. The benefits are paid regardless of whether you previously paid into the Social Security System. Although payments are generally lower under SSI, the funds help those who critically need it. In addition, successful claimants may also qualify for medical care through Medicaid. Fill out the form to contact an experienced Windsor SSI lawyer.
 

How does the application and appeal process work? - Windsor, CA Disability Appeals attorney
 

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 you are denied, you can appeal your decision, which will take longer.
 

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 Windsor, CA
 

Low Cost Hospitals in and near Windsor, California
 

Hospitals near Windsor, CA
 

Windsor social security lawyers serve clients throughout Northern California, including Angwin, Clearlake, Cloverdale, Fairfield, Geyserville, Healdsburg, Lakeport, Napa, Novato, Petaluma, Richmond, Rohnert Park, San Francisco, San Rafael, Santa Rosa, Sonoma, St. Helena, Ukiah, Vallejo, Windsor, Yountville, and other communities in Sonoma County.