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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is designed to help injured and ill workers get access to the money they need to survive in the absence of gainful employment. Applying for SSDI can be a challenging process, though. The help of a Redding SSDI lawyer can be invaluable.
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Why Hire a Redding SSDI Lawyer?
There were 38,203 people receiving SSDI in California in 2023, many of whom received initial claim denials. On average, only 36% of applicants get their claims approved without having to appeal at least one denial. You can hire a Redding SSDI lawyer to leverage their knowledge of SSDI laws to help you appeal your case.
You don’t have to wait until your claim has been denied to seek help in Redding. If you’re having difficulty navigating the complexities of the SSDI program, a Redding SSDI attorney can be of great assistance. Your lawyer can help you fill out paperwork, keep track of deadlines, gather evidence, and prepare for hearings, leaving you with more time and energy to focus on finding ways to move forward with your life.
What’s Considered a Disability?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) defines disability as the inability to pursue substantial gainful activity, meaning that you can’t hold a job. The SSA keeps a book of listings containing medical conditions defined in detail according to their symptoms. People who are able to meet or exceed the criteria of one of these listings may be automatically eligible to start receiving SSDI payments, provided that they meet all of the program’s other requirements.
You can still apply for SSDI if you don’t meet the criteria for one of the SSA’s listings. In these cases, the agency conducts residual functional capacity (RFC) evaluations to determine whether you can hold a job in any field. If they determine that you could not, you’ll be considered eligible for SSDI. It can help to have a local law firm on your side to argue your case if you do not meet the criteria for one of the SSA listings.
Who Is Eligible for SSDI?
In addition to meeting the medical criteria for disability, you must have paid into the SSDI system to be eligible to receive benefits. You’ll have to pass two earnings tests. The first is a recent work test based on your age at the time you became disabled. The second is a duration of work test to determine whether you worked long enough under Social Security.Â
People from all industries can apply for SSDI, so it doesn’t matter whether you worked at Mercy Medical Center or Walmart. You could still be eligible to receive benefits under the program. The only difference is that the amount of benefits you receive depends on your earnings history, which means you’ll receive a higher monthly payment if you have a more substantial earnings history.
When to Apply for SSDI Benefits?
You should begin the application process as soon as possible after you become disabled because it can take time to get approved. It takes the SSA an average of six to eight months to review a claim, and most claims are denied initially.Â
The appeals process can take even longer, but there’s some good news. You’ll get back pay if your claim is approved, which means you could receive a lump-sum payment covering all of the benefits to which you were entitled since you filed your initial application.Â
FAQs
What Disability Gets Approved the Most?
The disabilities that get approved the most fall into one of these five categories: musculoskeletal system disorders, mood disorders, nervous system disorders, circulatory system conditions, and intellectual disabilities.
The SSA can also fast-track medical decisions for people with the most severe conditions, such as certain cancers, adult brain disorders, and rare diseases affecting children, thanks to its Compassionate Allowances program, which has led to the approval of more than one million people since its inception.
How Much Social Security Disability Should I Get if I Make $100,000?
How much Social Security Disability you should get if you make $100,000 depends on how much you made for the rest of your life. It’s calculated using your lifetime average earnings history. If you previously made substantially more money, your monthly payment could be much higher than it would be if you previously made substantially less.
How Long Does SSDI Last?
SSDI lasts indefinitely as long as your medical condition does not improve and you continue to be unable to engage in substantial work. Benefits stop only when people return to work or reach full retirement age, at which point they are converted into regular retirement benefits.
While you’re on SSDI, the SSA periodically reviews your case to make sure you still qualify. How often they review your case depends on how likely it is that you could experience medical improvement.
What Are the Common Reasons for SSDI Denial?
The common reasons for SSDI denial include insufficient medical evidence, earning too much income, and not meeting the basic requirement for SSDI of having enough work credits. Claims can also be rejected because the SSA determines the claimant is not severely disabled enough or could adapt to other types of work.
Your Redding SSDI Lawyer
If you need a Redding SSDI lawyer to help you file your initial application or appeal a denial, you can turn to Gade & Parekh, LLP. We are committed to doing everything possible to help you get the SSDI benefits to which you are entitled.
We have been successfully helping clients for over 30 years, and in that time, we’ve walked thousands of clients through the SSDI application process. We can help you, too. Contact us to schedule an initial consultation about your SSDI case today.