Social Security Disability - Page 15

Updated November 25, 2024

How Much Does It Cost for a Lawyer to Represent Me During a Disability Appeal?

In general, you can expect to pay your disability attorney 25 percent of your back pay. In most cases, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will send you 75 percent of your back pay and forward the 25-percent fee to your lawyer. There is an exception to this 25-percent limit. In the event you...

Updated June 21, 2024 Both Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) offer cash benefits, paid monthly. Some people believe they must use their disability payments to cover...

Updated September 2, 2024 In general, both spouses can get Social Security Disability benefits at the same time. However, because the two disability benefits programs have their own qualifications, it may be easier under one program than the other. It is possible for married couples to both draw Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, providing they...

Updated August 9, 2024 The Social Security Administration (SSA) publishes strict criteria to qualify for disability benefits based on your diagnosis in the Blue Book. However, you can still qualify for benefits even if you do not meet one of these listings. This is possible based on your residual functional capacity (RFC). Your RFC is a statement of how much you are still capable of despite your impairments. The examiner from Disability Determination Services assigns your RFC...

Updated June 21, 2024

You are allowed to have an attorney at all stages of the Social Security Disability (SSD) process. There are many advantages of discussing your claim with an attorney before you file for disability benefits. If you receive a denial of your initial application, you should have a lawyer on your side to help you navigate the appeals process. At Berger and Green,...