What Is A Social Security Disability Claim?
Social Security disability benefits are available to those who pay into the Social Security system. Eligibility is dependent on the extent of your disability and the number of quarters paid into the system.
You Deserve a Break
Obtaining Social Security Disability benefits can be a long, tedious process. You are applying because you are dealing with issues of poor health. No need to subject yourself to additional stress, anxiety and hassles. David Allen & Associates possesses over 40 years of dealing with the Social Security Administration. Forty years of successfully obtaining Social Security Disability payments. We can assist with any and all stages of your claim from Application through Hearing and on to a Federal Court action, if necessary. Call or email today for a case evaluation.
Wondering if You Will Be Approved?
Our experienced people who will speak with you about your health and help you determine if Social Security Disability is the next step for you.
California, Nevada and the West
Qualifying for SSD Benefits
Am I Eligible
Understanding whether you are eligible to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be very complicated. The Social Security Administration applies a complex formula to determine each individual’s eligibility. Knowing whether you qualify requires a thorough understanding of both the law and your medical condition. The experienced attorneys at David Allen & Associates can help you understand the requirements and seek the SSD benefits to which you are entitled.
Our Skilled Attorneys
In order to qualify for SSD benefits, you need to meet two requirements: You must have worked long enough and recently enough to hold a sufficient number of Social Security work credits; and, You must be “disabled,” as that term is defined by the Social Security Administration. Our Social Security attorneys are here to walk you through the process whether in Reno, San Diego, or anywhere in-between.
Understanding Social Security Work Credits for Obtaining SSD Benefits
The first requirement to qualify for SSD benefits is a sufficient number of “credits” through your work experience. Wages, salary, and self-employment income all count toward satisfying your credit requirement. Generally speaking, you can earn up to four credits per year if you make a sufficient amount of income in each quarter. The amount of earnings needed changes almost every year. For example, in 2003 you could have earned four credits if you made at least $890 each quarter; however, in 2013, the quarterly earnings requirement is $1,160.
What it Means to be “Disabled” for Purposes of Obtaining SSD Benefits
The second requirement for SSD benefit eligibility is to suffer from “total” disability. SSD does not provide benefits short-term or partial disability. Our attorneys can help you understand what “disabled” means for purposes of qualifying for SSD benefits. Please click the link to learn more.
California, Nevada and the West
Qualifying for SSD Benefits
Am I Eligible
Understanding whether you are eligible to receive Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be very complicated. The Social Security Administration applies a complex formula to determine each individual’s eligibility. Knowing whether you qualify requires a thorough understanding of both the law and your medical condition. The experienced attorneys at David Allen & Associates can help you understand the requirements and seek the SSD benefits to which you are entitled.
Our Skilled Attorneys
In order to qualify for SSD benefits, you need to meet two requirements: You must have worked long enough and recently enough to hold a sufficient number of Social Security work credits; and, You must be “disabled,” as that term is defined by the Social Security Administration. Our Social Security attorneys are here to walk you through the process whether in Reno, San Diego, or anywhere in-between.
Understanding Social Security Work Credits for Obtaining SSD Benefits
The first requirement to qualify for SSD benefits is a sufficient number of “credits” through your work experience. Wages, salary, and self-employment income all count toward satisfying your credit requirement. Generally speaking, you can earn up to four credits per year if you make a sufficient amount of income in each quarter. The amount of earnings needed changes almost every year. For example, in 2003 you could have earned four credits if you made at least $890 each quarter; however, in 2013, the quarterly earnings requirement is $1,160.
What it Means to be “Disabled” for Purposes of Obtaining SSD Benefits
The second requirement for SSD benefit eligibility is to suffer from “total” disability. SSD does not provide benefits short-term or partial disability. Our attorneys can help you understand what “disabled” means for purposes of qualifying for SSD benefits. Please click the link to learn more.
What Is The Process?
We Understand Every Step
Applications
First Step. Apply. We can get you through the initial application process improving your chance of being approved immediately.
Hearings
The Major Step. Hearing before a Social Security Judge. Our experienced attorneys obtain success for the majority of those we represent at hearings.
Appeals Council, Washington, DC
The Appeal Step. We understand how to obtain success if your case needs to be appealed to the Appeals Council.
Do I Qualify?
Social Security Disability Evaluation
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Facts To Know
Faq
Frequently Ask Questions
You can file your disability application on your own. However, more than half of initial SSD claims are denied. Your chances of overcoming a claim denial without a disability lawyer are very low.
We handle all Social Security disability cases on a contingency fee basis. You only pay attorneys’ fees when we get you benefits. When our SSD lawyers are successful, we receive a fee set by law. The fee is 25 percent of your past-due benefits for SSD and SSI claims. All future benefits are yours and yours alone.
If you are not satisfied with your current representation, you have the right to fire them. You can then choose David Allen & Associates. You will owe your previous attorney reasonable payment for any work that has been done for you. We can usually pay your former attorney from our fee when we succeed in helping you get SSD benefits.
Disability claims can take several years to make their way through the complex process of denials and appeals. However, our Social Security Disability attorneys help speed up your case as much as possible. We seek expedited hearings when appropriate and we are proactive at all times. Our disability lawyers do not wait for the Social Security Administration to make the next move. We demand answers and action.
Our Social Security Disability attorneys speed up your case as much as possible. We are only paid when we get you benefits. We are motivated to get you benefits as soon as possible. We demand answers and action.
