Experienced Legal Guidance On Winston-Salem SSDI Cases
If you need Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits because of an illness or an injury, you know how complex the situation may be. Your disability may keep you out of the workforce for the rest of your life, and you need to know how to get proper benefits to make ends meet.
Led by attorney Karen Brod at Brod Disability Law, we fully understand how complex this can be and our experienced Winston-Salem legal team is here to help. We rely on our experience and knowledge of the law to help you explore all of your options and avoid mistakes that could lead to an SSDI benefits denial. Whether you’re going through this process for the first time or not, you need an experienced legal team on your side.
Questions For A Winston-Salem SSDI Lawyer
One thing that we try to do at our firm is to offer prompt answers to the questions our clients often have. These could include things like:
Do you qualify for benefits? Does anyone else qualify, like children or spouses?
To be eligible for SSDI benefits, most adults need to have worked and paid into the Social Security system for at least 10 years, but there are exceptions for younger workers. You must also have a disability that either has lasted or is expected to last 12 months or longer (or is terminal) to qualify for benefits.
If you gain entitlement to SSDI benefits, your spouse and children may also be eligible for auxiliary benefits. Spouses of the disabled can qualify if they are 62 years of age or older or at any age if they are the caretakers of an eligible child. Children of the disabled may qualify if they are under 18 years of age and unmarried, under 19 and still in high school or have a disability that began before their 22nd birthday.
How old do you have to be to qualify? Does age even matter?
Workers of any age may qualify for SSDI benefits, but there is no question that it is easier to meet SSA’s requirements when you are older. SSA considers age a key factor in your ability to adjust to other work or be retrained. Workers over 55 years of age are broadly considered to be of “advanced age” and can qualify for benefits more easily than younger workers with similar disabilities.
What are the different available benefit options? What if you do not have a long work history?
If you do not qualify for SSDI, you may qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI). SSI is a needs-based disability benefit for those with limited income and resources.
What are common types of ailments that could qualify for SSDI? Could both physical and mental conditions qualify?
Nearly any condition – or combination of conditions – has the potential to qualify. People qualify for SSDI based on back injuries, autoimmune conditions, depression, anxiety, PTSD, endocrine disorders, arthritis and more. It is important to list all your limiting conditions (both mental and physical) when you apply for SSDI.
What type of medical records and evidence do you need to submit? Is there a deadline?
You will generally need to submit as much supporting evidence as you can. At a minimum, you must have the contact information for your doctors and physicians available when you file. SSA will inform you of any critical deadlines as your claim proceeds.
In many ways, medical evidence is the key to Winston-Salem SSDI cases. We can help you gather the documentation that you need and submit it properly to support your claim. If you’re just getting the process started, we can also review your documents and your case and give you advice moving forward.
Contact Us Today
Would you like to sit down with an experienced SSDI attorney in Winston-Salem to ask further questions or learn more about the next steps you should take? Please give us a call at your earliest convenience by dialing 336-290-6198 or contacting us online, and we would be happy to set up your initial consultation.
Our Winston-Salem Social Security Disability Law Office:
Brod Disability Law
3410 Healy Dr.
Suite 201G
Winston-Salem, NC 27103
336-290-6198