Are you totally unable to work because of one or more physical or mental disabilities? If you've paid into the Social Security system, you may be eligible to receive disability benefits. The White Law Firm can help you navigate the bureaucratic process and get you the benefits to which you're entitled.

Do I qualify for social security disability?

Your potential eligibility for Social Security disability benefits depends on two factors: your ability to work, and whether you have paid enough Social Security taxes to be insured. To receive Social Security disability benefits, you must be unable to earn meaningful wages in any job, not just the job you were working at when you became disabled. The Administration will take into account your disabling condition(s), your age, education, and past work experience, and whether you have any transferable skills. If the Administration finds that you are unable to engage in substantial gainful employment, you will receive Social Security disability benefits.

how do i know if i'm covered by social security?

You become eligible for Social Security by working and paying Social Security taxes, which earn you coverage credits (what used to be called "quarters of coverage.") In 2018, you will receive one credit for every $1,320 you earn, up to four credits per year (one per quarter.) To be fully covered for the purposes of disability benefits, you must have earned twenty credits within the past ten years. There are exceptions to this rule for younger workers. If you are not old enough to have worked long enough to earn the required credits under the standard rule, then instead you must have earned at least one credit a year every year since you turned 21, and have at least six total credits. If you meet these requirements, you are insured by Social Security.

Do I need an attorney for my social Security Disability Claim?

The Social Security Administration looks for specific factors in your application when deciding whether or not to award you disability benefits. Although you can apply without an attorney, the assistance of an experienced attorney who understands these factors and can tailor your application to suit the Administration's expectations can greatly improve your chances of receiving benefits. Statistics show that disability claimants who are represented by an attorney are far more likely to receive benefits than those who are not. If you believe you would benefit from the assistance of an attorney in filing your disability application, contact us for a no-cost consultation.