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Social Security Disability Info

Social Security Disability Info

Social Security Disability Info

Both Workers Comp and Disability law firms are well seasoned when it comes to Social Security Disability Info. If you suffer an injury, especially one that you or your doctor suspect will be an issue for the foreseeable future, then you will want to seek early legal representation so you have the advantage of early intervention in your claim and can seek the proper guidance to know what the next step should be. Social Security Disability Info involves a lot of know-how and experience, and if you need to file a claim with the Social Security Administration, you might feel very overwhelmed.

Seeking an attorney early on doesn’t cost any more than getting one later on or if you’re going to court, the only difference is that the earlier you have someone there to guide and support you, the better your foundation your case will have overall.

When someone suffers an injury, one might end up getting the treatment they need to get back on their feet in a matter of weeks or a few short months, but chronic illnesses and severe impairments could affect others differently, rendering them disabled for over a year or even longer. You don’t even have to wait that long to file for a Disability claim. In fact, it’s usually recommended that you file as soon as you are out of work. The most important thing throughout the whole process is that you continue receiving treatment for the conditions you claimed on your disability application. The more medical evidence there is on a claim, the better Social Security will understand how much your impairments limit you from working. They cross-examine a few things, such as the level of severity the symptoms have on you, the claimant, your work history and level of education, as well as your age and how all of that stacks up against your ability to re-enter the workforce with the impairments you have. Some employers do hire disabled people, but not all disabled people can work or function in the same way.

If you have questions about Social Security Disability Info, it might be time to call an Attorney. There are many details about Social Security Disability Info that could leave you with a lot of doubts, which is why calling an Attorney will help you find out what you qualify for.

Gold Country prides itself in being a trusted and professional law firm that is dedicated to get you the compensation you deserve. If you have any questions please call (530) 362-7188.

530-362-7188.

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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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SSI in Sacramento with GCWC

SSI for Sacramento; Applying for SSI

SSI in Sacramento with GCWC

If you are thinking of filing for SSI in Sacramento look no further than Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center. Our attorneys are professionals who are equipped to manage Social Security Disability claims, SSI claims as well as other disability programs available for residents of California.

For example, “CalWORKS” is a program of benefit payments and employment assistance for those who are partially disabled and have limited income. Participation in an employment services program may be required. There are private insurance sources that automatically include some disability benefits but whose policies vary on how they consider a disability and how they define the disabled.

In California, it may be important to note that a small percentage of your paycheck is deducted and paid into a special disability insurance fund, called State Disability Insurance. This will pay you disability benefits if you cannot perform your regular work due to any medical reason and are not receiving comparable benefits elsewhere.

A lawyer can help you get SSI, SS Disability or Workers’ Compensation benefits or other benefits in Sacramento by guiding you to a program that better fits your needs and determine which one you will more than likely qualify for. Each program has pros, cons, and benefits, and sometimes there’s a possibility to qualify for more than one at a time.

In order to win a Social Security Disability claim (whether that is for SSI or SSDI), it normally requires a lot more work and effort than other programs. Unfortunately, showing documentation that you were diagnosed with a debilitating illness is not nearly enough. In almost all cases, Social Security will still investigate whether this deters you from working various jobs that the Dept. of Labor says are available even with the medical conditions your medical file establish s that you have.  That is, the SSA will still require you to produce medical proof of your inability to work at any job covered by the Dept. of Labor using its definition of functional job demands, including minimum wage work requiring you to deal with a myriad of stress-inducing questions and forms to fill out, which is why having a lawyer by your side is not only advantageous but a great support system.

But Social Security Disability is available to all United States citizens who have enough earnings history. If your earning history is not enough, you may still qualify for SSI benefits based on the same medical showing.  If you have questions about whether you qualify for benefits, you should contact an SSI attorney in Sacramento as soon as possible. It doesn’t cost you any upfront money to hire one, and it’s generally recommended to get the process started as soon as you’re out of work. An attorney can help you at any stage from the application process all the way to a hearing if necessary.

Attorneys Kim LaValley and Kyle Adamson of Gold Country Workers’ Comp Center have worked for many years on behalf of their clients pursuing Social Security benefits and have an excellent record in winning their cases. They have received praise for their work from many specialists in the field, including witnesses called by the government to testify against their clients. Please call us for a consultation at

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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