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Social Security Disability Lawyers
How is SSD Calculated by SSA?
If your claim is accepted, the SSA will determine the amount of your benefit from your lifetime earnings through Social Security. In order to obtain an estimate of your SSDI benefit check, you will need to have an estimate of your earnings from your entire lifetime. You can request a statement from the SSA if you are not able to gather enough information. You can also use the online calculator from SSA to find the benefit amount.
Expected Time Frame for the Social Security Disability Process
In general, the Social Security disability benefits process takes about 3 to 5 months, and will be on the longer end if you are initially denied and pursuing an appeal. You can expect the initial decision to arrive between 30 and 90 days.
The exact time depends on numerous factors, however, including how long it takes to obtain your medical records as well as any other evidence needed. Having to navigate the appeals process will also be another roadblock in receiving Social Security Disability.
We Care About You Like We Care About Our Own Families
We realize that dealing with a disability is extremely difficult. Add to that difficulty the snags and roadblocks people often face when trying to procure Social Security Disability benefits, and the situation may seem impossible to bear. Our SSD attorneys are here to help you. We will take your concerns to heart and will do everything in our power to take away the worry. Using our resources and experience, we will seek the benefits to which you are entitled. We can help you through this process by:
- Reviewing your medical records and history to determine how your condition qualifies for SSD benefits;
- Gathering documentation and other evidence that shows you are suffering from a qualifying disability;
- Putting together all the paperwork that is required to file an SSD claim;
- Filing your SSD claim properly and in a timely manner;
- Filing an appeal to seek benefits your claim has already been denied; and
- Handling all communication with the SSA and other interested parties so you don’t have to.
Call CR Legal Team today at (866) 691-0607 or contact us online to schedule a meeting with our social security disability attorney!
Frequently Asked Questions
How does the Social Security Administration (SSA) determine if a medical condition qualifies as a disability?
In determining whether a medical condition should qualify as a disability, the SSA will consider whether you are unable to perform the work you once performed and whether you are unable to perform any other type of work. Your disability must also have lasted or must be expected to last at least one year or result in death.
What work requirements must be met to receive disability benefits?
You must earn work credits based on your yearly wages to be eligible for Social Security benefits. For disability claims, you must have worked recently enough and long enough to meet work eligibility requirements. You can earn up to four work credits in a year, and depending on your age, you must have anywhere from 6 to 40 credits to receive benefits.
How long does it usually take to receive a decision from the SSA?
The time it takes for the SSA to approve or deny your claim will depend on the nature of your disability, whether you have provided sufficient documentation and the current flow of claims. To ensure a timely response, it is helpful to ensure your claim is filed correctly with all necessary information and documents.
How does workers’ compensation affect Social Security Disability?
If you receive workers’ compensation or other government benefits, your Social Security Disability benefits may be affected. Your other benefits may reduce your benefits, but this will vary depending on the unique case.
Can I go back to work while receiving SSD benefits?
You may be able to return to work while receiving SSD benefits, but it is essential to determine whether this applies to your unique situation before you begin working again. The SSA even allows a nine-month trial work period in some cases to determine whether you can return to work.
