Questions about Social Security Disability

Atlanta, Georgia

Who is eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)?

To qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance, you must be under retirement age and able to prove you have a disability that prevents you from working. Your disability must have impacted your ability to work in your chosen field and prevent you from seeking employment in another industry. SSDI is not available for short-term disabilities, meaning you will need to prove your disability has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 12 consecutive months.

>What is the difference between SSDI and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?

SSDI is funded by the Social Security tax fund. To qualify for SSDI, you must have paid into the program during your working career. Generally, this requires a steady work history of five to 10 years. However, applicants under the age of 22 may have their parent’s work credits applied toward their claim. SSI is a needs-based program funded by the general tax fund and not through the Social Security taxes. SSI is designed to provide monthly disability benefits to people over the age of 65 who have low income and limited resources and assets.

What is the application process for SSDI?

You can apply for SSDI online or in person. Among other information, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will require detailed medical records in addition to a completed application, disability report and disclosure-of-information form. The SSA will review your application and notify you of whether your claim is accepted or denied; keep in mind that more than two-thirds of all initial claims are denied.

>Do I need an SSDI attorney?

The SSA receives thousands of claims per week and denies many due to incomplete applications, missing supplemental information or insufficient evidence of disability. The experienced Atlanta Social Security Disability attorney at Robbins & Associates can assist you in filing your first SSDI claim or appealing your claim should it be denied. Working with an SSDI lawyer improves your chances for success both during your initial filing and during the appeals process; in fact, the SSA suggests working with a qualified attorney to ensure the necessary documentation is complete.

If you live in the Atlanta, Georgia, area and would like more information about applying for SSDI or SSI, please contact the Social Security Disability attorney at Robbins & Associates, P.C., to schedule a consultation.

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