{"id":3965,"date":"2021-02-10T10:35:18","date_gmt":"2021-02-10T10:35:18","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/?p=3965"},"modified":"2021-10-05T14:19:14","modified_gmt":"2021-10-05T14:19:14","slug":"ways-a-social-security-lawyer-can-help-with-your-disability-filing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/ways-a-social-security-lawyer-can-help-with-your-disability-filing\/","title":{"rendered":"Ways a Social Security Lawyer Can Help With Your Disability Filing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Every month, the Social Security Office receives countless applications for supplemental security income (or the SSI program) and social security disability insurance (or SSDI). Applying for social security through these disability programs, however, is not easy. If you are planning to apply for social security benefits, you must first be familiar with who qualifies based on set disability requirements. Afterward, you must be familiar with how the actual application process goes. Keep in mind that you do not have to do this alone. Below are ways a social security disability attorney can help when you apply for disability benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_An_experienced_social_security_attorney_can_differentiate_your_SSI_from_SSDI\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">1) An experienced social security attorney can differentiate your SSI from SSDI<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2><div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662f346ead44d\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/label><input type=\"checkbox\"  id=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-662f346ead44d\"  aria-label=\"Toggle\" \/><nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/ways-a-social-security-lawyer-can-help-with-your-disability-filing\/#1_An_experienced_social_security_attorney_can_differentiate_your_SSI_from_SSDI\" title=\"1) An experienced social security attorney can differentiate your SSI from SSDI\">1) An experienced social security attorney can differentiate your SSI from SSDI<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/ways-a-social-security-lawyer-can-help-with-your-disability-filing\/#2_Disability_attorneys_can_help_with_general_paperwork\" title=\"2) Disability attorneys can help with general paperwork\">2) Disability attorneys can help with general paperwork<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/ways-a-social-security-lawyer-can-help-with-your-disability-filing\/#3_Lawyers_can_discuss_specific_disability_criteria_for_either_form_of_disability_payments\" title=\"3) Lawyers can discuss specific disability criteria for either form of disability payments\">3) Lawyers can discuss specific disability criteria for either form of disability payments<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/ways-a-social-security-lawyer-can-help-with-your-disability-filing\/#4_Disability_lawyers_can_help_document_your_finances_as_you_apply_for_benefits\" title=\"4) Disability lawyers can help document your finances as you apply for benefits\">4) Disability lawyers can help document your finances as you apply for benefits<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/ways-a-social-security-lawyer-can-help-with-your-disability-filing\/#5_A_disability_attorney_can_help_you_reorganize_your_assets_if_necessary\" title=\"5) A disability attorney can help you reorganize your assets, if necessary\u00a0\">5) A disability attorney can help you reorganize your assets, if necessary\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/ways-a-social-security-lawyer-can-help-with-your-disability-filing\/#6_Social_security_attorneys_can_answer_questions_on_what_you_can_expect\" title=\"6) Social security attorneys can answer questions on what you can expect\">6) Social security attorneys can answer questions on what you can expect<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While both SSI and SSDI benefits are being handled by the Social Security Administration (SSA), there are differences between these two forms of disability benefits. Note that this is not only in terms of the requirements for eligibility and entitlement. The actual social security disability benefits likewise differ. A competent attorney can explain both the requirements and the benefits that an individual is entitled to receive, under either SSI or SSDI disability programs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Disability_attorneys_can_help_with_general_paperwork\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">2) Disability attorneys can help with general paperwork<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-3966\" src=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Social-Security-1-300x300.jpg\" alt=\"Social Security\" width=\"300\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Social-Security-1-300x300.jpg 300w, https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Social-Security-1-150x150.jpg 150w, https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Social-Security-1-600x600.jpg 600w, https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Social-Security-1-50x50.jpg 50w, https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/Social-Security-1.jpg 626w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>As previously mentioned, qualifying and applying for benefits can be difficult. A disabled claimant must first meet general qualifications before he or she can receive benefits. If you are unable to work because of an existing impairment or acquired medical condition, for instance, your attorney can help prepare your medical record and other supporting documents that must be included in your disability application.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Lawyers_can_discuss_specific_disability_criteria_for_either_form_of_disability_payments\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">3) Lawyers can discuss specific disability criteria for either form of disability payments<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Filing for disability claims through the above involves various factors. When applying for SSI, for instance, financial need is one of the qualifications. Here, a low-income disabled person may still qualify for social security disability, regardless of his or her work record or if payments were made into the Social Security system. This is in contrast to SSDI benefits, where disabled persons filing for disability claims must have paid into the system for at least ten years.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Disability_lawyers_can_help_document_your_finances_as_you_apply_for_benefits\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">4) Disability lawyers can help document your finances as you apply for benefits<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Medicare coverage is automatic for people with disabilities receiving benefits under SSDI, such is not very comprehensive (especially when compared to the healthcare coverage of Medicaid). For this reason, low-income disabled workers often opt for a social security claim under SSI, even if the benefit amount can relatively be less significant. Your lawyer can help document the balance in your bank account and check if you are eligible for SSI payments.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_A_disability_attorney_can_help_you_reorganize_your_assets_if_necessary\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">5) A disability attorney can help you reorganize your assets, if necessary\u00a0<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Because claiming disability payments under SSI is need-based, some disabled people opt to reorganize their assets to qualify for s<a href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/kentucky-social-security-disability-attorneys\/\"><strong>ocial security benefits<\/strong><\/a> (or continue to qualify, after a certain time). This is especially true for individuals who acquire substantial assets that may lead to a denial or subsequent disqualification of their disability filing.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6_Social_security_attorneys_can_answer_questions_on_what_you_can_expect\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">6) Social security attorneys can answer questions on what you can expect<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Relative to SSI benefits, SSDI benefits are usually more significant in amount. As stated, SSDI benefits are based on payments that an individual has made into the Social Security system. One&#8217;s SSDI disability benefit will be based on his or her work and earning, and would vary for each individual. Here, the benefits of a person with a high monthly income who became disabled, for certain reasons, will generally get higher than what a low-income earner is entitled to receive.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you or your family members have a disability or have recently become disabled because of an accident or illness, make sure you file for disability. While it is true that applying for disability benefits can be challenging, actually qualifying is not impossible. This is especially true if you have a reliable social security disability lawyer helping you.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our law firm specializes in supplemental security income (SSI), social security disability insurance (SSDI). For any questions related to social security benefits, your pending disability claim, or even your retirement benefits, give us a call at 270 387 1414. <a href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/contact-us\/\"><strong>Contact us<\/strong><\/a> at<strong> Farmer &amp; Wright, PLLC<\/strong> to consult with a <a href=\"https:\/\/farmerwright.com\/\"><strong>reliable disability lawyer<\/strong><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Every month, the Social Security Office receives countless applications for supplemental security income (or the SSI program) and social security disability insurance (or SSDI). Applying for social security through these disability programs, however, is not easy. 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