Applying for Social Security Disability
Navigating the Social Security Administration (SSA)
The SSA administers Social Security disability benefits for individuals unable to work due to a disability. They process all Social security disability claims including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
While these benefits can be helpful for millions of disabled individuals, navigating and dealing with the Social Security application process can be difficult for people already coping with a disability.
SSDI benefits
Social Security Disability Insurance is available for individuals who pay into the Social Security benefits system through their payroll checks throughout their work history.
SSI benefits
Supplemental Security Income is a federal program supported by the Social Security Administration and funded by general tax revenues. It is designed to provide financial support to specific individuals who need help meeting basic needs, i.e. food, shelter, and clothing, but haven't paid enough into the Social Security system due to a limited work history.
Is Supplemental Security Income for Me?
SSI is reserved for individuals who fall into one of the following categories and whose income and resources are limited:
Blind
Disabled
Elderly (65+)
Working with a disability attorney
Disability lawyers are familiar with the SSI application process. If you wish to apply for SSI, a disability attorney from our office can help you gather the records you'll need to support your Social Security disability benefits claim with evidence of your medical condition.
Our legal services also include assistance with the application process:
Collecting doctor reports and medical records
Drafting supplemental documents to support your application
Communicating with the SSA to aid in the approval of your claim
Gathering these documents and records could be time consuming and arduous. This can be especially difficult when you are already dealing with a disability that prevents you from working. Disability lawyers can be especially helpful with this process.
Income and asset limits
SSI benefits intended for disabled individuals who are unable to work, and have limited income and assets. The Social Security Administration places limits on how much an SSI applicant can earn and how much their total assets can be worth. Even with these limits, the SSA does not count certain types of income and allows for the possession of certain assets that would not be counted.
In some cases, an individual applying for SSI benefits may not be aware of this and might have their application denied if they don't list their income and asset information correctly.
An experienced Social Security Disability attorney who works with disability benefits claims can help to make sure that assets and income allowed by the SSA are not counted towards these limits.
Denied SSI claims
We also represent disabled clients whose SSI claims have been denied. We are familiar and experienced with the appeals process for denied disability claims. After carefully reviewing your denial letter and the reasons your application was rejected, we can get to work appealing the denial on your behalf.
Contact Jackson Law Firm, PLLC for the Help You Need
We are a Social Security disability benefits law firm
Our experienced Chattanooga, TN disability attorney from our law firm, can help you file your initial application and defend your Supplemental Security Income claim. Having an experienced disability lawyer, familiar with Social Security disability law, by your side can make all the difference with the success of your claim.
Free consultation, no money up front.
When you work with our Social Security Disability law firm, there is never any money upfront. We work on a contingency basis and only get paid if we are successful with your claim for SSI benefits.
Contact us online or call for a free case review today.
We can help you have the best odds of getting a favorable review of your Supplemental Security Income claim or appeal.
From start to finish, our law firm can help guide you through the Social Security Disability process.