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Our attorneys at the Law Offices of Tinsman & Sciano
have been able to help many clients with social security
disability cases. Our lawyers are ready to help you.
If you are disabled you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits if
you meet the following conditions:
- You cannot engage in any substantial gainful activity because of a physical
or mental impairment. You must not only be unable to do your previous work, but
also any other type of work considering your age, education, and work experience;
- Your impairment(s) is determined medically by a doctor;
- It is expected that your impairments can either result in death or last
for at least 12 months in a row;
- Your impairment(s) must be the primary reason for your inability to
engage in substantial gainful work.
Social Security provides benefits under two different disability programs.
One program is for people who have paid into Social Security and meet the earnings
requirement, which generally means the worker needs 20 credits out of
the 40 calendar quarters ending with the quarter that disability began. Special
insured status may apply to a worker who becomes disabled prior to age 31. If you
cannot meet the earnings requirement but are disabled, you may be able to qualify
for Supplemental Security Income (SS1).
The criteria for establishing disability is the same under both programs. It is your
responsibility as the claimant to provide evidence of disability.
HOW TO APPLY
You can file claims for Social Security benefits or SSI benefits in person or
by telephone. For the telephone number or address of the nearest Social
Security office, look in the telephone directory in the blue pages for Social
Security Administration under "United States Government." You can also call social
Security's toll free number, 1-800-772-1213. This toll free telephone number service is
available from 7:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Do not worry if you do not have your medical records. Social Security makes every
reasonable effort to obtain medical evidence from your treatment sources. All you need to
do is provide Social Security the names of the medical professionals who have provided you care.
WHAT TO DO IF YOU'RE DENIED
If you are not satisfied with the decision made on your initial application,
you may appeal by filing a request for reconsideration. You must file your appeal
within 60 days of the date you received the denial notice. If your request for
reconsideration is denied, you can request a hearing before an Administrative Law
Judge. Again, your request for hearing must be filed within 60 days of the date you
received the Reconsideration denial.If you need assistance or information regarding a
social security disability call, 800-292-9999.
Contact our office for a free, no obligation consultation.
There is no fee unless we collect on your behalf.
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