Social Security Disability Income and Supplemental Security Income
Brentwood, Franklin and Middle Tennessee Social Security Attorneys
Are you thinking of applying for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) benefits? Have you already applied and been denied benefits? The Social Security Administration's application and appeals processes for Social Security Disability Income and Supplemental Security Income can be time-consuming and overwhelming. The attorneys of Papa & Roberts can help.
To obtain Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, you must file a package of documents with the Social Security Administration (SSA). This package includes forms provided by the SSA and any supporting medical records and other documentation. While this may seem straightforward, it is often not that easy for applicants. In fact, less than 15 percent of initial applications are approved by the SSA. Applicants who are persistent and use the services of a professional SSDI benefits and disability appeals lawyer have a much better chance of success on their first application, and on appeal.
From your initial application through any appeals and every step in between, our attorneys will guide you through the process, advising you on your rights and assisting you with gathering important information to support your case and completing documents. Our skilled attorneys' extensive negotiation experience and public sector background give us a unique perspective to assist you from the start of your initial application until your benefits are approved.
Qualifying for Social Security Disability Benefits
While not an exhaustive list, persons suffering from the following serious physical or mental disorders are eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits:
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Mental
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If you are disabled, the Social Security Administration will look to see if you have a listed impairment or, if not, where you fall on what is called the Social Security Administration's Grids or SSA GRIDS. The Grids takes into consideration your age, education, and skill level and also what level you are capable of in regards to physical exertion.
Get more information on the services we offer related to Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income here:
- Helpful Tips for Filing
- Disability Requirements
- Stages of the Benefits Process
- After Your Application Is Denied
- How We Are Paid
- SSA GRIDS
- Information on the Social Security Administration's GRIDS
Contact us today to speak with an attorney about your SSD or SSI application or denial.
