Determining Eligibility for Social Security Disability
On the surface, determining eligibility for Social Security disability benefits seems fairly simple. According to the Social Security Administration's rules, to qualify for benefits you must have worked in a job covered by Social Security for a specific time. Then you must have an injury or illness that prevents you from working. The process is not, however, that simple and many people are denied benefits.
The process of getting benefits is much more complex than it seems. At the law firm of DiCesare, Davidson & Barker, we know that little mistakes made along the way can cause SSDI claims to be rejected. We know how to recognize the issues that cause problems. We know how to avoid those problems when filing SSDI applications. We also know how to resolve those issues when filing for reconsideration of denied SSDI claims.
Social Security's Definition of a Disability
One of the most common reasons for a claim to be denied is that an injury or illness doesn't match Social Security's definition of a disability. This could be because the medical documentation provided with your application doesn't include specific information about why you cannot work. Sometimes, issues are as simple as that. Other times, it's something much more complicated.
Our lawyers are committed not only to helping you determine eligibility for Social Security disability benefits, but to prove it to the Social Security Administration so you can actually get the benefits you need.
Experienced Attorneys Ready to Help
Since 1994, we have been standing up for the rights of people in Lakeland, Haines City and throughout Central Florida. If you need the financial assistance that Social Security is supposed to provide to people with disabilities, we have the experience to help you pursue it.
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In addition to English speakers, our firm includes staff members and attorneys who are able to offer assistance in Spanish.
