Social Security Disability
Serving throughout the Great State of Florida
Social Security Disability isn’t just for retirement. It is an insurance system designed to assist with financial hardships throughout life. If you are unable to work because of an injury or disease, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits regardless of your age. However, claims are not always approved. Nevertheless, you might have a valid case and need the assistance of an attorney to get the benefits you truly deserve. Contact a Florida Social Security Disability lawyer at Steinger, Iscoe & Greene.
How do I qualify for Social Security Disability benefits?
You must meet two criteria set by the government—the amount of time you have worked and the nature of your disability. The Social Security Administration uses a system of earned work credits per year, but in general you need to have worked regularly and recently before you became disabled. Having worked five of the past 10 years usually qualifies you. As for the nature of your disability, any medical condition that prevents you from working at your former job or adjusting to a new one could make you eligible for considerable benefits.
You may be eligible for Social Security Disability benefits if you are unable to work due to:
- Bipolar disorder
- Blindness or deafness
- Breathing problems
- Cancer
- Chronic heart disease
- Degenerative disc disease
- Depression
- Extreme psoriasis involving hands and feet
- HIV
- Immune system disorders
- Mental disorders
- Multiple sclerosis
- Neurological disorders
- Obesity
- Pain
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Schizophrenia
When can I file for Social Security Disability Insurance?
Once you acquire a condition that is likely to keep you out of work for the coming year, you should file right away for benefits. What’s more, your claim may not be processed quickly, so the sooner you file your claim, the better.
What are my chances of being approved for benefits?
There is no way of knowing for sure whether your condition will be judged as eligible for benefits by the Social Security Administration. Two people with the same disease won’t necessarily both be approved. The key aspect is the severity of your condition—it must be severe enough to keep you out of work for long durations of time.
What if I am denied benefits?
Initial claims for Social Security Disability benefits being denied is a common practice. Your claim, however, will often be approved at a higher level. Obtain the proficient services of a Florida Social Security Disability lawyer, one experienced in employment law in Social Security Disability benefits cases. The injury lawyers of Steinger, Iscoe & Greene want to help you get the money you truly deserve.
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