Social Security Disability Legal Questions

I am so sorry to hear about your daughters troubles.  We will do whatever we can to help in any way with respect to applying for SSI.  Please call our office, ask for Adam Jefferey.   Our sincere prayers go out to you and your family...   Scott Bocchio,  Esq President Legal Rights Advocates 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com   ... Read More

Social Security Disability Insurance eligibility is based not just on disability but on the disability causing someone to be unable to function for a projected 12 months or more.  Your situation has changed.  You may well want to reapply.  A lawyer is usually only needed if you have to appeal to an administrative law judge.... Read More

Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance is based on both having paid into Social Security and, due to a listed illness or its equivalent, being unable to participate in substantial gainful activity (earning more than about $1200/month) for an expected 12 months or having a condition expected to result in death.  You can read more at www.ssa.gov.... Read More

You may be receiving Supplemental Security Income, meaning that you did not pay into Social Security long enough and close enough to the time of your disability, or you may be receiving very little Social Security Disability Insurance, possibly topped off by Supplemental Security Income, based on the amount you paid into Social Security.  Social Security Disability Insurance is equivalent to the amount you would receive in retirement benefits based on your work record.... Read More

Your son is entitled to apply for Social Security Disability benefits.  Feel free to call our office and we'll be happy to tale you through the process and answer any questions.   Attorney Scott F. Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com   ... Read More

Yes, call our office and we will be happy to do an overall intake and see if we are able to assist and attend your upcoming hearimng scheduled for this upcoming June.   Attorney Scott F. Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com     ... Read More

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is advance access to Social Security retirement benefits for disabled people of working age who have paid into Social Security.  It converts to Social Security retirement benefits when someone reaches full retirement age.  You are probably thinking of something else -- like Medicare and/or Medicaid home health care and, if your mother's Social Security retirement benefit is less than $771/month, Supplemental Security Income.  Discuss this with a local elder law attorney.  You can find one using the Find a Lawyer function on the website of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (www.naela.org)... Read More

Absolutely!  The process can be lengthy and it is vital that you have all of her medical documentation in order when you begin the process.     Feel free to reach out to our office at 855-254-7841.   Sincerely,   Attorney Scott F. Bocchio President Legal Rights Advocates www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com  ... Read More

If you have paid into the Social Security system, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) in an amount equivalent to your Social Security retirement benefits and, once you have received it for 24 months, Medicare.   If you have not, or if your SSDI does not equal the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) amount ($771 in 2019) and you are not able to engage in "substantial gainful employment" (earning at least $1,229/month in 2019), you may also qualify for that.  In Texas, one dollar of SSI qualifies your for Medicaid.   It is not clear which you applied for or what you mean by "regular" and "disability" benefits.   In general, the key to obtaining Social Security benefits is to thoroughly document your condition, respond promptly, and repeatedly appeal. ... Read More

I would strongly suggest that you submit an application to determine your eligibility.  Call our office and one of our Advocates will be more than happy to take down your information and answer any questions you may have regarding eligibility and the overall process.   Sinceerly,   Scott F. Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com     ... Read More