Getting Social Security Disability in Union City
Union City is home to people who work hard in retail, logistics, e-commerce, and plenty of other industries.
No matter what your job, you deserve dignity and a helping hand when health problems make it impossible to work. But Social Security makes getting disability benefits a maze.
Knowing what the SSA is looking for and how you can qualify for benefits is helpful. You need to know how the government defines “disability” and approves applications.
Your disability claim needs to show that:
- You can’t work at your current or most recent job because of serious health limitations.
- You can’t solve the problem by switching to another job or career field.
- Your medical conditions that stop you from working are certain to last 12 months or longer.
If Social Security thinks you can work another job or switch to a career that’s less physically taxing, they could deny your disability claim.
It’s also important to know the two main categories of disability benefits and which you could qualify for.
The first is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), which is meant for people who have been working and paying into Social Security for years.
If you qualify for SSDI, the monthly payments will be calculated with your past income in mind. You can also enroll in Medicare after a 24-month waiting period from the start of your disability eligibility.
There’s also Supplemental Security Income (SSI), which doesn’t require you to have much or any work history.
SSI is a need-based program you can qualify for if you can’t work because of health issues and you don’t have many other financial resources.
If you get approved for SSI, you can also receive health care coverage through Medicaid with no waiting period.
Silver & Archibald Social Security attorneys for Union City help you figure out if you qualify for SSDI, SSI, or even both.
Even if you have a lot of medical evidence and think your health problems should obviously qualify you for Social Security Disability, it’s still difficult to win the benefits you deserve.
Work with a Georgia disability lawyer who knows Union City and the nearby Social Security offices well.
These benefits can make a huge difference in your life, so don’t leave your disability claim to chance.
Why Work with a Local Disability Attorney in Union City?
Some attorneys will tell you to apply on your own and come back if you get denied. Our Union City disability attorneys want to support you from the very beginning.
A lawyer from Silver & Archibald can:
- Sit down with you and take time to really understand your claim
- Answer any questions you have about this process
- Help you fill out SSA forms and avoid common mistakes that can delay benefits
- Identify important evidence that could help your claim
- Help you secure medical records from local health care centers like Southside Medical Care, Prestige Health and Piedmont Fayette
- Support your appeal if your initial application gets denied
- Represent you in front of an administrative law judge at your disability hearing
Some big out-of-town firms you see advertising disability benefit services might shuffle your claim around from person to person, so nobody really gets the chance to see you as more than a case number.
With them, you may not even meet your lawyer in person until the day of your disability hearing.
That’s not how the team at Silver & Archibald operates. It’s one of the reasons we win more benefits for our clients than any other Georgia firm according to Social Security statistics.
Union City may be the perfect mix of a quiet community and access to Atlanta and the airport. It’s an easier, more affordable place to live close to big city opportunities.
Let us help you hold on to the peaceful, secure life you’ve built in Union City.
Silver & Archibald will do everything we can to help you meet the SSA’s high standards so you can win financial relief.
Get to Know Silver & Archibald Disability Attorneys
Legal cases involving your health struggles are highly personal matters. When you’re looking for help, you want someone who treats you with the personal care, respect, and dignity this moment requires.
Answers to Common Questions About Social Security Disability
Social Security Disability is a huge program with a vast set of rules. As a resource for you as you sort out your disability claim, the disability lawyers at Silver & Archibald have prepared answers to some of the most common questions people have.
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