Social Security Disability Legal Questions

Yes, if you've paid into Social security you may qualify.  If not, you can still apply for Supplemnetal Income which is earned income based.  Keep in mind, all medical documentaion, history, must be in order.  If you hire a law firm or advcoacy group, they can take care of this for you.      Attorney Scott Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841  ... Read More

You have everything to gain and nothing to lose.  If you don't apply you won't get approved.  If you do apply, and provide documentation and meet the criteria, you will be approved.  Only way to find out is to apply.   Attorney Scott Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 ... Read More

I would always recommend hiring someone to assist.  Especially, if you've been denied several times in the past.  Either an advocate or an attorney will be able to streamline and make sure the process goes as smoothly as you need it to.     Scott F. Bocchio, Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841... Read More

What was the undisclosed amount?  They are only entitled to receive up to $6000.  Resad the fine print and if you no longer feel comfortable try to communicate  this with them first, allow them to explain and then go elsewhere if you are not satisfied.    Attorney Scott F. Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates  ... Read More

I would first contact your CPA?  Amending a tax return could open up other issues and create an entire mess with The Internal Revenue Service.  Seek advice prior to making changes AND speak with a Law firm that assists in Social Security Disability or contact Social Security at www.ssa.gov directly.   Sincerely, Attorney Scott Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com         ... Read More

You can apply for Social Security income via www.ssa.gov or call a law office that handles all of the paper work along with answering any  questions you may have.    Sincerely,   Attorney Scott F. Bocchio President Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com     ... Read More

You can either go online to www.ssa.gov or call a law office that focuses in this area and they can not only answer all of your questions, but also assist you in applying.   Sincerely,   Attorney Scott Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com  ... Read More

 There is no out of pocket fee associated with applying for SSDI benefits.  If you are found favorable the law firm you hire will receive 25% if you are awarded backpay.  The process can be time consuming and everything comes down to how organized you can be.  Keep all appointments, stay updated on all medications, procudures etc.    Sincerely,   Attorney Scott Bocchio President Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com  ... Read More

The most important question would be if you have been gainfully employed full time in the past 5 years.  If not, this could be an issue and you may no longer be eleigibel to apply for SSDI.  You would want to find out if you have enough work credits to apply again.  You can access www.SSA.GOV or find an attorney that can assist in the process.   Sincerely, Scott F. Bocchio, Esq President SSDI ATTORNEY Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841       ... Read More

Yes, I would suggest that you apply for Social Security Disability.  The process can be long.  Make sure to have all relevant medical documentation peratining to your son's medical history when you apply.   Sincerely, Attorney Scott F. Bocchio, Esq Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com  ... Read More

Good afternoon.   You can apply online at www.ssa.gov.  You are not required to have an attorney but it is recommended to have someone that has expereince in this are assistnt in the procurement of the medical evidence used to determine your eligibility.    Attorney Scott F. Bocchio, Esq President Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.legalrightsadvocates.com  ... Read More

You can apply for disability benefits with Social Security Administration.  The SSDI final decision on whether or not you are eligible for benefits are made not merely on diagnosis but also on residual functional ability to perform a job and not necessarily your previous jobs.    Attorney Scott F. Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com  ... Read More

If you apply for disability benefits you may or may not qualify and it can often take upwards of 18+ months to receive a final decision.  Your medical history and ability to work or NOT will directly impact your decision on this.  Can I work or not...    If you apply for unemployment insurance you may be eligible and receive income immediately.  It comes down to personal preference...   Attorney Scott Bocchio Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.legalrightsadvocates.com            ... Read More

Worker's comp is for people who were injured on the job. Unemployment insurance is for people who were fired. Social Security Disability Insurance, getting your Social Security retirement benefits early, is for disabled people who have paid into the system for at least 10 years and apply within 5 years of the time they last worked. Supplemental Security Insurance is for disabled people who have not paid or not paid in enough years or not applied within 5 years of the time they last worked. From your description, it appears that you are too late to apply for worker's comp or unemployment insurance but may qualify for SSDI.  To qualify, you must be unable to do any job, not just your regular job.  You can apply online at www.ssa.gov.  Most people are denied and must ask for reconsideration (ask for an informal conference so that you can explain things).  Some must ask for redetermination, which involves a review by doctors not employed by Social Security.  A few must appeal further, to an Administrative Law Judge.  You only need an attorney for this last step.  Promptness, politeness and persistance are key.          ... Read More

Have you gone before an Administrative Law Judge? If not, you should still continue the fight and make sure that all medicals are updated and all documentation is on file with SSA.   Attorney Scott Bocchio, Esq President Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com     ... Read More

In fairness to any law firm, there is only so much we can do.  We rely heavily on you to retrieve medical documentation from care providers.  We can send out requests, but don't always receive confirmation.  We like to think of this process as a team venture.  If the team works well together we put ourselves in a better overall positon for success.    Attorney Scott Bocchio President Legal Rights Advocates P 855-254-7841 www.yourlegalrightsadvocates.com  ... Read More

Social Security disability benefits are based on your inability to do any job, not just your current job.  You can apply at www.ssa.gov. Social Security Disability Insurance is like taking your Social Security retirement benefits early.  If your application is granted, you will receive the amount which you would have received at full retirement age.  After 24 months you will be eligible for Medicare. You can handle the application, any request for reconsideration (ask for an informal conference) or redetermination on your own.  If you must appeal to an Administrative Law Judge after taking these steps, you may want to be represented by a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives.... Read More