We stand out by actively working to secure early approval for Social Security Disability benefits, prioritizing clients' financial and medical needs over extended timelines that would increase attorney fees. Their dedicated team is committed to achieving the fastest possible resolution, ensuring clients receive the benefits they deserve without unnecessary delays.
Panama City Social Security Disability Insurance Lawyer
What is Social Security Disability Insurance?
You may not have realized it, but you have most likely been paying for disability insurance since the day you entered the workforce. Provided that you have been working at jobs where your paycheck was subject to the Social Security payroll tax, a portion of your income has gone towards paying into a social safety net program which provides financial support in the event that a serious injury or illness causing you not to be able to work for a year or longer, or in the case of a fatal diagnosis. The Social Security Administration estimates that the average American adult has a 3 in 10 chance of becoming disabled at some point in life, and reports that it receives approximately 2.5 million new claims for benefits every year.
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How Long Does It Take to Get Disability Benefits?
The process of obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits can be complex and time-consuming. This may leave you wondering how long does it take for disability to be approved. It typically takes from 12-14 months to receive a decision on your initial application. However, if your claim is denied and you decide to appeal, the process can extend to over a year. The length of time is largely due to the thorough review process, which involves verifying the medical evidence of your disability, examining your work history, and ensuring that all eligibility criteria are met. Consulting with a disability attorney can help streamline this process and potentially reduce waiting times by ensuring that your application and any appeals are as strong as possible.
How You Qualify for Social Security Disability
To qualify for Social Security Disability, you must have a medical condition that meets the Social Security Administration's definition of disability. Specifically, the condition must be so severe that it prevents you from performing any substantial gainful activity (SGA) and is either expected to last for at least one year or result in death. Additionally, you must have worked long enough and recently enough while paying payroll tax to earn the necessary work credits to qualify for Social Security Disability. But, can you get social security if you never worked? In most cases, if you have not worked or paid into Social Security through payroll taxes, you will not be eligible for SSDI. However, you may be eligible for other kinds of assistance programs, such as Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
The Disability Group Social Security Disability practice is built on helping people who have been denied benefits. The legal team is continually updating medical records and corresponding with the Hearing Office to review the claim in light of the new evidence in an effort to secure an approval prior to going to a Hearing. Our team at The Disability Group is focused on getting our clients the Social Security Disability benefits they deserve as soon as possible. In addition to receiving benefits from the date of your application's approval, it is possible in most cases to recover the benefits you would have received if your application had not been denied in the first place.
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