Northglenn Social Security Disability Attorney

If you’re unable to work due to a physical or mental disability, you may be able to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. The Social Security Administration (SSA) administers these programs, but it also initially denies a large portion of claims. To secure the benefits you deserve, you might need the help of a Northglenn personal injury attorney.

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Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance

Many people underestimate how severe disability has to be in order to receive disability benefits. There are also concrete requirements regarding income and benefits.

The general benefits to be eligible for disability benefits include:

• You are considered disabled and are unable to work in any field.
• Your disability is terminal, has lasted for over a year, or is expected to last for over a year.
• You have limited resources and income that qualify you for SSI, or you have paid sufficient credits into the SSDI system.

Which Documents Are Needed to Apply for Social Security Disability

It can be difficult to establish all of the criteria above, but an experienced Northglenn Social Security disability attorney can help identify and gather compelling evidence to prove your case, such as:

• Medical records
• The date of your injury or illness (brain injury, broken bones, etc…)
• Identifying information that establishes your citizenship and marital status
• Military service documentation
• Banking details
• Employment information
• Medical expert testimony
• Testimony from colleagues, friends, or family members about your limitations

The Social Security Disability Appeals Process

Although many people are approved for Social Security benefits, this is often after a fight and one or more rounds of appeal. The SSA is able to limit the amount it spends on benefits by initially denying most applications. Many of those people choose not to appeal the decision to their own detriment.

By having a clear and thorough application, you can increase your odds of a successful first attempt. However, even if your claim is denied, you have several opportunities to appeal your case, as follows:

• First appeal: A request for reconsideration
• Second appeal: Request for an administrative hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
• Final appeal: File a lawsuit before the Social Security Appeals Council in federal court

At Daniels & Scriven, P.C., we are familiar with the appeal sequence. We can help with every level of appeal, providing effective legal representation at every turn. We can develop additional evidence to support your claim, effectively cross-examine the vocational expert, and highlight errors in legal briefs.

Contact a Northglenn Social Security Disability Attorney for Legal Assistance

If you have been unable to secure SSI or SSDI benefits on your own or you would like to discuss whether you might be eligible for benefits, Daniels & Scriven, P.C. can help. We can assist you in completing your application, gathering evidence to prove your claim, and handling the appeal.

Call us today for a free consultation. We work on a contingency basis, so you will only owe for our legal services if your benefits are approved.