Meant to aid those who suffer from a disability preventing them to work, Social Security Disability grants benefits to qualifying candidates through one of two avenues. The first, Social Security Disability Insurance, is for people who have paid their Social Security taxes and worked long enough to be considered insured. The second, Supplemental Security Income, is given only to those who are shown to financially need it. Whether you are applying for either 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. 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., you must meet specific medical criteria to qualify.

The Social Security Disability Application process can be very intimidating. Applicants are often denied initially, and there appears to be a never-ending list of information that candidates must provide. Navigating the questions and procedures of appeal can feel like finding your way through a dark maze without the guidance of someone who is familiar with its layout.

Luckily, an experienced Social Security Disability Attorney knows the way through all of the SSA’s challenges and can provide much needed insight into what is needed for an approved application. At Hoglund Law, we offer some of that insight through a free case evaluation and, should you decide you’d like the guidance that was honed through over 30,000 clients and 175 years combined Social Security Disability experience, we will help file your case.

There are two ways to qualify for Social Security Disability. Either you meet the specific medical criteria listed under one of the Social Security Administrations listed medical criteria or you show that you are incapable of substantial gainful activity. The more popular of the two options is that of the substantial gainful activity because the medical criteria for the conditions released by 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. are quite severe.

Should you meet the criteria, however, you automatically qualify and are entitled to benefits. Some of the conditions identified by the SSA include cancer, heart failure, asthma, anxiety, HIV, and epilepsy. For a more complete list click here.

Remember, you not only have to have the condition described but you must also meet all the listed criteria the SSA associated with that condition.

There is a plethora of reasons for which someone may be denied benefits, and it is important to understand what they are so that you can have a better understanding of whether you truly qualify for Social Security Disability. If you are unsure whether one of these applies to you, the best way to find out is to meet with a Social Security Disability attorney who will be able to tell you how your situation fits into the rule.

The Social Security Administration will not approve your application if your condition is in any way impacted by an ongoing use of alcohol or drugs. Nor will they approve an application that is for a disability arising from actions that led to a conviction. Other factors likely to get in your way could be fraud, short-term duration of condition (lasting less than 12 months), and failure to cooperate.

Denial is an unfortunate but often necessary step in the journey to receiving benefits. It is only after you’ve been denied that you will be able to appeal and reach a hearing before a judge. At that hearing new evidence will be presented, arguments will be made, and you will find an opportunity to rebut assumptions made and cross-examine opposing witnesses.

All of these things are made easier with a Social Security Disability attorney whose experience grants insight into the inner workings of the SSA’s decisions. At Hoglund Law, we offer access to that insight through a free case evaluation. During the evaluation you will be able to understand how the SSA will look at your claim and what can be done to improve your chances of approval. What’s more is that we are willing to represent you, that way you do not need to struggle through the hardships of a hearing alone.