Attorneys for social security disability

Is it possible to get Social Security benefits from SSA if I am only partially disabled?

The Social Security Administration has some pretty rigid guidelines in place regarding who is eligible for Social Security benefits. The SSA rules clearly state that they only grant Social Security benefits for applicants that are totally disabled. People who only have cases of partial disability or short term disability are not eligible for Social Security benefits.

Physicians have pronounced my condition incurable so why is there a need to keep seeing doctors?

Even if your doctor has pronounced that there is no longer any treatment that can help you, you should continue seeking medical help in order to ease the pain or symptoms of your condition. This is all the more important if you are still currently receiving Social Security benefits, since the SSA will check on your status from time to time and decide if you are still considered disabled. Failing to see a doctor regularly may give the SSA cause to believe that you are no longer disabled.

I am able to work but not at what I used to nor can I earn the same money I used to. Can I still file for SS benefits?

Social Security benefits are granted under certain conditions. Foremost of these is the extent of your disability as defined by the Social Security Administration. The SSA considers you disabled if you are not able to perform the work that you did before, and that you cannot take up another line of work due to your condition. You are also classified as disabled if your illness or condition is anticipated to last for a year or if you are expected to die from your condition.

The Social Security program assumes applicants that have family members that are currently working and will have access to other means that will support them during times of short term disability. These resources may include compensation from your place of employment, insurance programs, and personal savings.

The Social Security Administration has an extensive list of medical conditions that is used to determine if the person is eligible to receive benefits or not. If you are currently suffering from a condition that is not included in the list, the Social Security Administration will determine your eligibility based on the severity of your medical condition.

If you cannot work in the same job that you had before and you cannot work at any other job, you will be able to avail of Social Security benefits.