Frequently Asked Social Security Disability Questions

Supplemental Security Income or SSI is a welfare program for people who are disabled. In order to receive SSI benefits your resources cannot exceed $2000 for an individual or $3000 for a couple. Call us at 1-800-809-2234 and we can help you determine which program you may be eligible for.
 

Our fees are contingent on you winning your case. That means we don’t get paid unless you win your case. Call us at 1-800-809-2234 to learn more.
 

If an illness or injury prevents you from working and is expected to last 12 months or result in death you may be eligible for benefits. The impairment must render you unable to perform any substantial gainful activity. This means you must not be able to earn more than a minimum amount of money determined each year by the SSA. Call us at 1-800-809-2234 to learn more. 
 

Social Security considers most mental or physical problems as a possible reason for disability.   Usually, it is not the illness or injury that determines if you are eligible for benefits but how the illness or injury impacts you. The only medical problem that Social Security does not consider is drug or alcohol addiction.   If drug or alcohol addiction is the reason you are disabled, you are not qualified for benefits. Call us at 1-800-809-2234 to see if you may qualify for benefits. 
 

Statistics show that people who have a representative are much more likely to be awarded benefits. We have helped thousands of people obtain disability benefits. Call us at 1-800-809-2234 to see if we can help you. 

 

Any physical or mental impairment that prevents you from working full time can be the basis for an award of benefits. Your age, education, and past work experience also play a role in determining if you are eligible.
 

Social Security has a list of impairments and specific criteria used for evaluating each impairment. A relatively small number of people meet these criteria exactly. A larger number of people who are awarded Social Security Disability benefits do not exactly meet the criteria or have a medical problem that is not on Social Security’s list.

The bottom line is this: If medical problems (physical or mental) prevent you from working on a full time, sustained basis, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. An experienced SSDC advocate can help you determine if you qualify.