Although the purpose of Social Security Disability is to help injured or permanently disabled Americans get back on their feet financially, the system can be very difficult to navigate without an experienced advocate on your side.
Whether you need assistance applying for your benefits or your claim has been denied and you need help filing an appeal, the Social Security Disability lawyers at Warren & Griffin will fight for your rights and make the social security disability process a breeze.
Our dedicated Social Security Disability attorney, Ryan Womack, and support staff member, Bo Warren, are happy to guide you through the legal process. They help simplify the process so you can receive the benefits you deserve.
When navigating the Social Security Disability process, it’s important to know which benefits you are eligible for. There are two different types of aid available for disabled Americans: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). While, in some cases, it is possible to be eligible for both benefits, it is important to know the difference when applying.
Social Security Disability Insurance are benefits that are tied to your work history. Disabled individuals must work a job a certain number of years to qualify, and they must have been paid Social Security taxes during those years.
Supplemental Security Income, on the other hand, is a government program that covers individuals’ basic costs like food, clothing and housing. It is available for those who are either over the age of 65 OR have a disability. Unlike SSDI, you are not required to have a work history to qualify.
It can be difficult to determine if you qualifiy for SSDI benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) provides a complete list of regulations; however, the biggest qualifier is that you have a long-term disability that prevents you from doing your prior job or new kinds of work. Possible disabilities that qualify are:
SSDI is an earned benefit, so you must have enough work history to qualify. It is in place for individuals with physical or mental disabilities that prevent them from working in the future. Warren & Griffin can help you receive the benefits you qualify for.
Through SSDI benefits, you, and select family members, can receive monthly payments and health insurance. These benefits are based on a variety of factors that Warren & Griffin can help you navigate, such as work history and severity of disability.
The SSA offers a “trial work period” for 9 months for recipients to attempt to go back to work, while still receiving your full SSDI benefits. If you can return fully back to work, you will no longer be eligible and your payments will stop.
Whether you returned to work, your application was denied or you voluntarily stopped SSDI benefits, you can restart payments. However, depending on your situation, you will need to fill out a new application. Warren & Griffin can help advise you based on your circumstances and walk you through the process of reapplying.
For Social Security Disability benefits, you will report medical records, employment history and personal information. Our expert Social Security Disability lawyers at Warren & Griffin will make this process simple, making sure you submit all necessary documents.
No matter what phase in the application process you are in, Warren & Griffin can help. Our Social Security Disability attorneys know exactly what the SSA is looking for in an initial application, at a hearing and during an appeal.
A hearing is often necessary to start receiving your benefits, and we will be there, in person, to represent you, present your claim and defend your rights. Our attorneys will also prepare you, both over the telephone and in-person, to properly answer questions asked by the SSA staff.
With office locations in Georgia, Tennessee & Alabama, our team of expert SSI & SSDI lawyers can help you confidently navigate the Social Security Disability process, so you can receive the benefits you’ve rightfully earned.
At Warren & Griffin, our primary concern is to provide victims of any type of injury with access to an experienced attorney who can protect their rights and get them the compensation that they deserve. We offer a FREE, no obligation legal consultation.
In addition to offering a free legal consultation, Warren & Griffin do not charge our clients any legal or attorney’s fees unless we receive money from the insurance company on their behalf. Don’t settle with the insurance company until you talk to Warren & Griffin!
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If you’re ready to consult with a Social Security Disability attorney and start working with Warren & Griffin, you can begin your free legal consultation by completing the form on this page. After we review the specific circumstances of your case, one of our lawyers will contact you to schedule your appointment.
Our law firm has four convenient office locations including our headquarters in Chattanooga, Tennessee as well as offices in Cleveland, Tennessee, Dalton, Georgia and Mobile, Alabama.
