by Burke Barclay | Nov 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Filing For Social Security Disability Benefits Is Easy.
Winning your case is a different story….
Before your file for Social Security disability benefits, keep these things in mind:
1. Do you have enough work credits to qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits? Have you worked at least five out of the last ten years? If you have not, then you may have to settle for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) which will then take into consideration how many assets you have and the amount of income your family receives each month. If you have a spotty employment record and you are married with a spouse that works full-time, you may not qualify for either disability program.
by Burke Barclay | Nov 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
If Your SSD Case Was Denied By The Appeals Council.
Your chances of winning your Social Security disability case actually do not improve if you are denied by the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and you decide to take your case to the Appeals Council (AC). In fact, your chances of success actually decreases significantly.
So, if you lose again at the AC, then what is there to do?
by Burke Barclay | Nov 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Yes. But there are limitations in the amount of money you can earn each month. Plus, you need to understand whether you qualify for SSDI or SSI or both. Further, you need to understand the term “Substantial Gainful Activity.”
by Burke Barclay | Nov 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Actually, I never stop being surprised with my cases. Ones that I know for sure are going to be approved, usually will be. Others that are not so strong at the time in which I filed for my client, sometimes become very strong as the months (and even years) go by.
by Burke Barclay | Nov 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Details, just like in life, are always important when filing for Social Security disability benefits.
by Burke Barclay | Nov 5, 2023 | Social Security Disability
Sadly, not all claims for Social Security disability benefits are the same, and not all claimants are either. In fact, there are certain criteria which increases the odds for winning a disability claim.
