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SSD in California by Gold Country

Social Security Disability Info

If you’re looking to apply for Social Security benefits in California, you might need to know about the requirements and rules that go with it. SSD stands for Social Security Disability, but you might also see this program under the title DIB (Disability Insurance Benefits) or RSDI (Retirement Survivors and Disability Insurance).  If you have not contributed enough to qualify for DIB, if disabled, you may still qualify for SSI. To be eligible for SSD in California, a person must be unable to engage in work, which the SSA refers to as Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA). That being said, if you are still employed and earning more than about $1200/month, the SSA will probably consider this as engaging in SGA.

Although Social Security allows some trial work periods, where they allow you to collect benefits while working very limited hours and earning a small income amount per month, depending on the disabilities you claim, it will be more difficult to get your benefits if you’re still working. This doesn’t mean that you should be out of work for a long period of time before you apply. On the contrary, you can apply as soon as you have stopped working due to medical disabilities and with medical evidence you will be disabled for at least 12 consecutive months. Some people think their impairments will get better over time, or they will apply for other benefits and wait for those results before applying for SSD. We don’t recommend that you wait as it can keep you from getting the back pay you deserve. Having an Attorney guide you through the process will ensure you have the best advice regarding how to get the best outcome depending on your situation.

You can apply for Social Security benefits on line.  Go to SSA.gov.  ANY OTHER EXTENSION OTHER THAN .gov WILL PROBABLY TAKE YOU TO A LAW FIRM’s website, many of which designed to appear as if you are applying for Social Security benefits, AND PROVIDING THEM WITH INFORMATION MAY OBLIGATE YOU TO PAY AN ATTORNEY’S FEE TO THEM.

Once an Attorney has helped you through the application process, it’s always a good idea to have some evidence handy so your lawyer can have as much information about the case and they can make sure it gets to the proper representatives. This could include medical records, lists of medications, and sometimes even tax-related forms in case Social Security might need clarification on past work and wages. In fact, during the process of applying for SSD in California, a representative may even ask you about your day-to-day habits and how they affect your disabilities. Every case is different and varies greatly, so having an Attorney to consult is greatly recommended to make sure everything is processed accurately and on time.

Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center is a professional and successful law firm equipped to handle disability and workers’ comp claims including SSD in California. Our goal is to get you the long-term benefits you rightfully deserve. Call us for a free consultation at (530) 362-7188.

530-362-7188.
877-233-8399.
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SSI in California with Gold Country

SSI for Sacramento; Applying for SSI

SSI in California with Gold Country

In order to qualify for SSI in California, or anywhere, there are many requirements and rules you need to follow. SSI stands for Supplemental Security Income, and as the name implies, it works as a supplemental program for those looking to get Social Security Disability benefits but might not have the requirements for their main disability program. This means that if you do not have enough work credits to qualify for SSD but fall under a certain income and resource level, you could potentially qualify for SSI.

That being said, it is unfortunate that people could end up in a situation where they are impaired (whether physically or mentally or both), have no wages or enough income to support themselves, and have to apply for a disability claim. It’s a lot to juggle for one person, especially if they have to support a family all the while. Having an Attorney help you with SSI in California is crucial because it’s the right kind of support when filing for a claim. A lawyer has the experience and professionalism to get it done right, and it takes a lot of pressure and stress off your shoulders.

Applying for other government assistance, such as food stamps or Medicaid or MediCal, won’t hurt your claim either, so if you need monetary assistance while you’re out of work, we recommend trying to look for other programs you qualify for. Before applying, though, you should always consult your Attorney so that they can let you know if something other than the ones mentioned above will affect your claim. When in doubt, it’s always best to have a lawyer there to guide you and answer your questions rather than leaving things to be resolved later.

SSI is a program one can apply for as a minor, but a claim can get complicated when the child becomes 18. The same disabilities the child had might still be affecting them once they become an adult, but the qualifications change somewhat and Social Security will want to review the case again, this time looking for a few different things. This is why when applying for SSI in California, having an Attorney is almost always the smartest decision to make first, as they have most likely seen a myriad of different cases and how to go about winning each one. If you need to appeal a decision, reapply, or go to a hearing, they know what steps are necessary and how soon a reply is needed.

Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center is a professional and successful law firm equipped to handle disability and workers’ comp claims. Our goal is to get you the long-term benefits you rightfully deserve. Call us for a free consultation at (530) 362-7188.

530-362-7188.
877-233-8399.
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Social Security Attorney Information

Social Security Attorney

Social Security Attorney Information

When it comes to filing a Social Security Disability claim, there is probably a no better person to assist than a Social Security Attorney.  The Social Security Administration (SSA) have representatives processing your claim for disability benefits, whether SSDI or SSI, but their job is to deny your claim unless you clearly qualify as “disabled” under SSA’s definitions.   Sometimes things can seem unfair or even difficult to understand why you could be denied.

This is why a Social Security Attorney will fight for you to get your benefits since they have a more personal understanding of how your conditions affect you. A lawyer will also have a more watchful eye on what terminology should be used when it comes to filing appropriate documents or when looking over your medical records.

You are encouraged to appeal any denials you receive, and a Social Security Attorney can help assist you and make sure it gets filed on time. There are timelines and limitations to all these procedures, which could be taxing to someone with disabilities. Hiring an Attorney sooner in the application process means less headache and better results. In fact, if it gets to the hearing level, having a lawyer’s presence can help strengthen the validity of your claim. The Administrative Law Judge present will also not hesitate to use terminology or ask questions that the average person wouldn’t know.

Once you call a Social Security Attorney for a consultation, they can determine whether your physical or mental conditions will qualify you for disability benefits and will direct you on which one you would want to apply for. From then, they will help you with gathering the appropriate evidence.

There is no up-front cost to hiring a Social Security attorney. Once your claim is won and Social Security calculates the back due payments owed to you, any fee requests an Attorney submits is contingent on winning the case, must be below the legal maximum (generally $6000) and has to be approved by the SSA first. Once it’s found reasonable by SSA or if after a trial, a Judge, then the payment will be due.

Gold Country is a law firm dedicated to your needs and will fight to get you what you deserve. Not only do we have the knowledge and experience to help with a Social Security Disability claim, but we can also assist you with Workers’ Comp or help you determine what other disability benefits you can qualify for. We can give you a free consultation and begin assisting you right away, so please call us at:

530-362-7188.

877-233-8399.

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SSD in Sacramento with GCWC

Worker's Comp Lawyer

Social Security Disability in Sacramento with Gold Country Workers Comp Center

The process of obtaining SSD in Sacramento can vary from person to person. SSD, or Social Security Disability benefits, can help you if you are out of work and unable to work. Social Security does not depend on where you contracted the medical condition that prevents you from working.  To briefly digress:  We now know that COVID-19 can produce long lasting and serious organ and/or lung damage that may render you unable to work.  (And the law provides various aids in proving you contracted coronavirus at work, meaning you could ALSO have a workers’ compensation claim!)

The first step to take is to contact an Attorney in order to determine if you are eligible. A knowledgeable disability law firm can advise you and ask the right questions in order to know which program(s) you can qualify for (as there can be more than one). Everyone handles their conditions differently, and although you might be diagnosed with a very serious illness, unfortunately that is not the only determining factor to meet Social Security’s or workers’ compensation criteria.

Being injured on the job can mean that would qualify for workers’ compensation, which means that even if the injuries are temporary, you would get some kind of compensation if someone was responsible for your health and safety. If those same injuries were to cause more serious issues and cause you to have to leave work for the foreseeable future, then you might still qualify for SSD in Sacramento in addition to those Workers Compensation benefits.

Some children could be disabled, whether due to birth defects, mental disorders, or physical conditions, and Social Security might understand that this could have lifelong effects in their ability to do work or schooling. Due to the growing cost of caring for a disabled child, receiving SSI benefits on behalf of your injured child could assist families greatly. Even if a person was not born with a chronic debilitating illness, one could develop a disability due to a traumatic event, psychological trauma or even an accident. For example, you could develop disorders such as PTSD and Depression, or suffer back problems or chronic pain if you were involved in a work, vehicle, or slip and fall accident. In fact, if you were involved in such an accident, it is wise to consult a lawyer about your eligibility even if you’re not entirely sure. Sometimes you can even file for SSD in Sacramento while you’re waiting to receive benefits such as Workers’ Comp, so there’s often no real reason to delay applying for benefits.

The Social Security Administration has several departments that aid in processing filed applications as well as work on determining who meets their criteria and who they deem is disabled enough to be out of work for a consecutive twelve months and therefore would need to receive monthly benefits, which could be not only monetary but health insurance as well.

Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center is prepared and determined to fight for your rights and get you benefits you deserve. We can give you a free consultation and begin assisting you right away, so please call us at 530-362-7188.

530-362-7188.
877-233-8399.
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Supplemental Security Income

Disability law

If you are considering applying for Supplemental Security Income or filing a Social Security Disability claim through the Social Security Administration, here’s a few things you need to be aware of. Most US citizens qualify for a disability program if they meet certain requirements. For one thing, Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), you must earn enough work credits to qualify and be expected to be out of work for twelve months or more  because of a medical condition that prevents you from working any job. Now, for SSA to determine if your conditions are considered a disability, there are a variety of different forms and documentation you need to provide. This is the case for both DIB and for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). The only difference between the two, is that for a disabled claimant to qualify for SSI, you have to be under a certain income level or that you have not worked enough quarters to qualify for the better DIB program.

For some people, this could be the only program they qualify for. For example, even before someone becomes disabled, they could have stopped working for various reasons. But SSA doesn’t just count wages as a valid kind of income. Monetary assistance, other than government provided such as food stamps, inheritance, spouse’s income, and more could render a claimant ineligible. This is why it’s also wise to be wary of leaving work while not disabled, since down the line you never know if you too will become disabled and need to apply for SSI or for DIB.  Leaving work upon medical advice of a doctor is a very helpful piece of evidence in support of a disability claim.

Once you provide the necessary documents to Social Security, which could include medical records, list of medications, present or prior marriage information, amongst other things, they may ask you for additional medical evaluations paid for by them so they can get a second opinion.  The SSA might also send you various forms and questionnaires to fill out which could give them very valuable perspective on how your conditions affect you day-to-day.

A perspective:  the paperwork is not a job application—For example, don’t describe yourself as the “manager” of a business or a department if you are just the senior person in the business or department.  “Managers” have various skills that could make you employable in other contexts, meaning you are not disabled.

The process of applying for Supplemental Security Income or Social Security Disability (DIB) can be long and arduous, and it may even be escalated to the hearing level. While you might think that you should call an Attorney as a last resort (after you’ve been denied several times, for example), it’s almost always wise to have them be involved and familiarized with your claim from the very beginning. It could bring validity to the case as well as ensure you will get the medical evidence you need and everything else done correctly and on time.

There’s no up-front cost to you and fees are a fixed percentage only contingent on a successful outcome of the case, so you shouldn’t delay calling an Attorney to get assistance on how to move forward with a case. Call the lawyers at Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center for a free consultation at 530-362-7188.

530-362-7188.
877-233-8399.
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