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Contact a Social Security lawyer in Forney, Texas today
 

Has a disability kept you from working? Thankfully, the social security system provides a safety net to many people. If you qualify for social security, you may be entitled to a monthly check and other benefits such as medical care, food stamps, and other assistance from your state. Increase your chances of qualifying by working with an experienced Forney social security attorney now. By filling out the questionnaire on this site, you can contact an experienced Forney social security attorney. It is time to get the help you need.
 

You may be entitled to benefits: the SSI and SSDI program at a glance
 

If you have already applied and been rejected for social security benefits, you are among the majority. Often, the difficult part is proving to the social security administration that you have a disability that qualifies you for benefits. An experienced Forney social security lawyer will know how to work with your doctors, organize your medical reports, and describe your ailments in such a manner that best highlights the nature and extent of your disability.  By working with an experienced Forney social security lawyer, you can rest assured that you have the benefit of a knowledgeable professional working for you. If you win your claim, you will be entitled to a monthly benefit payment from the federal government. In many cases, you can also qualify for medical care. For example, SSDI claimants can potentially qualify for Medicare benefits, while SSI claimants qualify for Medicaid benefits.
 

Qualified Forney Social Security lawyers: are they expensive?
 

Although attorneys can be expensive, a social security attorney is affordable, even for someone who does not have a job. Most all Social Security lawyers work on a contingency basis: which means they only get paid if you win your case. The government limits how much a social security attorney can charge you. They are limited to charging the lesser of: 25% of the back pay awarded to you, or a maximum of $6,000. So, an attorney cannot make more than $6,000 on your case, nor can he or she make more than 25% of the back pay owed to you. Thus, if you are awarded $20,000 in back pay, generally the max you can be charged is $6,000. Contact your Forney Social Security lawyer today by filling out the form on the webpage.
 

The Social Security system: About
 

The Social Security System can provide you with monthly payments if you qualify. To qualify for either the SSI (Supplemental Security Income) or SSDI (Social Security Disability Insurance) programs, you must meet their criteria. Generally, to qualify for either, you must suffer from an injury that prevents you from working for a year or more (or one that results in death). Both systems are explained below.
 

1. What is the Standard for Disability in Forney, Texas? - To receive disability benefits for Social Security Disability you must meet the Social Security Administration's definition of disability.
   1. The term disability is that you are unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” [SGA] because of a medically physical or mental impairment which has lasted, or is expected to last, for at least 12 months, or is expected to result in your death.
2. If you are working in or around Forney, Texas is that a factor? - If you are working in Forney and performing SGA, then you are considered able to work and not disabled. In 2012, the SGA limit is $1010 (after taxes) per month. If you earn more than $1010 per month, you are probably not eligible, unless there are special circumstances;
3. Do You Have a Severe Impairment? - You must have a medical problem which significantly limits your physical or mental ability to perform basic work activities. The impairment must be expected to last for 12 months or end in death;
4. Does Your Medical Condition Match One of SSA’s Listed Impairments? - SSA has a list of medical conditions ["Listing of Impairments."] that describes medical conditions so severe that SSA considers people who have the conditions disabled;
   1. If your condition does not meet or equal one of the conditions in the Listing of Impairments, then you must ask:
      1. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Work You Did in the Past? - SSA determines what you are able to do despite your medical condition. This is called the Residual Functional Capacity (RFC). SSA compares your RFC with the physical and mental demands of your past jobs. If you are physically and mentally able to do a job that you have held within the last fifteen years, then SSA considers you "not disabled." However, if you are not able to perform any of your past jobs, then ask:
5. Despite Your Medical Condition, Are You Able to Do Other Work? - If you cannot perform your past work, then SSA decides whether you are able to perform other types of work.
    

Can Children in Forney Qualify for Disability Benefits? Yes, but What is the Criteria?
 

Financially, needy children under age 18 who have serious medical conditions may be eligible for Children's SSI. A child is disabled for SSI if the child is not working and earning more than the SGA level and has a medical condition or combination of conditions that cause "marked and severe functional limitations." Medical evidence documenting the child's medical condition is essential.
 

SSDI - Contact an experienced Forney Disability Insurance Attorney Now
 

SSDI is a benefit program based on prior work history. For example, you must have worked a certain number of the past years (depending on your age) and paid into the social security system to receive disability payments. Some SSDI beneficiaries also qualify for Medicaid.
 

SSI: the final safety net - Contact an experienced Forney Disability Attorney
 

The SSI system is welfare based – meaning you do not have to have a work history in order to qualify. Successful claimants will receive a monthly check to help with life’s necessities. You must be disabled and make below a maximum amount of money. You may also qualify for medical care through Medicaid. To contact an experienced Forney SSI lawyer, fill out the form on the site today.
 

How do I apply, what can I expect? - Forney Disability Appeals Lawyer
 

You can start your application online. You can also apply in person, or start the process over the phone. The initial review can take four to six months. Once you get your results, you will either receive a notice of payments, or you will be denied. In which case, you can appeal the decision in person or have your attorney appear on your behalf.
 

The following are a few examples of the types of injuries and illnesses that have previously qualified as a disability:

Local SSA Office
 

Low Cost Hospital
 

Hospitals
 

Forney social security attorneys serve clients throughout northeastern Texas including, Forney, Cottonwood, Crandall, Heartland, Kaufman, Kemp, Mesquite, Balch Springs, Rockwall, Garland, Wylie, Lancaster, University Park, Richardson, Plano, Oak Ridge, Poetry, Post Oak Bend City, Rosser, Scurry, Talty, Terrell and other communities including Hunt County, Dallas County, Rockwall County and Kaufman County.