Brooklyn Center Bankruptcy & Social Security Disability

Designed to distribute benefits to those suffering from a debilitating condition disabling them from participating in the workforce, Social Security Disability provides benefits to qualifying applicants that fall into one of its two categories. The first category, Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDISocial Security Disability Insurance is a payroll tax-funded federal insurance program of the United States government. It is managed by the Social Security Administration and designed to provide income supplements to people who are physically restricted in their ability to be employed because of a notable disability.), is granted to qualifying individuals who have worked five of the past ten years and contributed to the system through the Social Security tax. The second category called Supplemental Security Income or SSISSI stands for Supplemental Security Income. Social Security administers this program. We pay monthly benefits to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. Blind or disabled children may also get SSI., administers benefits to individuals that demonstrate substantial financial need.

Having an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer on your side, much like the team of highly qualified attorneys here at Hoglund Law, ensures you have the best representation to gain access to benefits. Statistics show applicants are substantially more likely to have their claim approved when represented by an attorney than if they choose to represent themselves. With so many intricacies to the inner workings of the Social Security Administration, it becomes a necessity to gain the expertise of an attorney with decades of experience understanding what it takes to get a case approved.

With 70 years of combined experienced and 47,000 satisfied clients, Hoglund Law is prepared to take on your case to deliver the results you desire. To acquire an experienced opinion on your case, call Hoglund Law for a free case evaluation. Having a disabling condition is hard enough, gaining access to your benefits shouldn’t be.

Due to the sheer volume of applications for Social Security Disability, the SSAThe Social Security Administration (SSA) is a U.S. government agency that administers social programs covering disability, retirement, and survivors' benefits. It was created in 1935 by President Franklin D. Roosevelt. releases incredibly specific qualifications for benefits. If you are suffering from a condition that inhibits your capacity to work, it is crucial you get the opinion of a qualified attorney to protect you and your family from income loss.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) releases a list of qualifying conditions. A non exhaustive list of these conditions includes respiratory illness, AIDS, LupusLupus is a long-term autoimmune disease in which the body's immune system becomes hyperactive and attacks normal, healthy tissue. Symptoms include inflammation, swelling, and damage to the joints, skin, kidneys, blood, heart, and lungs., autism, epilepsy, heart failure, IBD, and cancer. A more thorough list can be found here.

Navigating the criteria associated with each condition and ultimately discerning if you are entitled to benefits can be challenging when you do not have the help of an attorney equipped with decades of experience dealing with the SSA. We encourage you to reach out to Hoglund Law for a free case evaluation to determine you best course of action.

Initial denial and denial after reconsideration is overwhelming common. The Social Security Administration (SSA) holds very specific standards for qualifying meaning even one missing document can result in a denial. Many of the reasons applicants are initially denied can be overcome by merely appealing the decision or consulting with an attorney to develop a stronger case. However, there are some factors that will result in immediate disqualification.

Social Security Disability benefits are administered only to individuals with sustained conditions meaning conditions that are likely to last less than a year will not qualify you for benefits. Additionally, drug and alcohol use relating to the creation, continuation, or worsening of your condition will not result in the approval of your case.

The initial filing process is simple when you are prepared and also accessible through numerous avenues. You can apply conveniently at your nearest Social Security Administration office located at 3280 Northway Dr, Brooklyn Center, MN 55429. You may also apply for benefits online or over the phone.

To apply on-line you may visit the social security disability administration website.

Before applying, you should take some time to gather essential documents in proving your condition. First, you will need your employment record for the past fifteen years including your employer’s names, addresses, and contact information. Secondly, you will need a complete list of any doctors, hospitals, and clinics you have utilized for treating your condition in addition to the names of prescriptions you have taken for your condition.

You should not be discouraged from applying if you are still waiting to acquire all the necessary documentation. You may update your file with documents as you gain access to them. Applying as soon as possible is imperative in avoiding missing payments of your first benefits.

US Social Security Administration

Address: 3280 Northway Drive
Brooklyn Center, Minnesota 55429

Toll Free Social Security Office:
Phone: 1 (800) 772-1213 or TTY: 1 (800) 325-0778

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Social Security Office Hours

Monday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Tuesday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Wednesday 9:00am – 12:00pm
Thursday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Friday 9:00am – 4:00pm
Saturday Closed
Sunday Closed
Closed on Federal Holidays.