If you have a disability that prevents you from working in Pensacola, you may have the right to Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.
A lawyer with the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine can help you apply for SSDI payments or appeal denied or discontinued benefits.
We Can Assist Through Every Step of the SSDI Process
Applying for SSDI benefits can be a lengthy process, often resulting in an initial denial of your benefits. We can help you fill out your Social Security Administration (SSA) paperwork, which requires extensive information about your medical and work history.
The documentation you need includes:
- Your birth certificate
- Proof of United States citizenship
- Your tax returns
- A completed Adult Disability Report
- Your medical records
- Proof of workers’ compensation or other benefits
Our Attorneys will Fight Back Against SSDI Denials
If the SSA denies your initial application, do not start a new application. Instead, consider requesting a reconsideration of your claim. A party not involved with the original denial will conduct the reconsideration.
Our attorneys can look into why the SSA denied your claim and gather and submit new evidence for this review.
We Can Represent You If Reconsideration Doesn’t Work Out in Our Favor
If the reconsideration is unsuccessful, we can represent you during a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). If the judge dismissed your claim, you can then progress to a review by the Appeal Council. If you are not satisfied with the council’s decision, you can request another review. Finally, your last remaining step is to file a Federal Court review.
Our SSDI lawyers will be at your side through every step of this process. If you have a denied application, do not wait to begin your appeal. According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), in general, you have 60 days from the time the administration notifies you of a decision to ask for an appeal. If you do not make the request within this time frame, an ALJ may deny your appeal.
We Can Help You If the SSA Reviews or Discontinues Your Benefits
The SSA routinely reviews SSDI benefits to determine if the beneficiary still qualifies for payments. If the SSA subjects you to this process, we can advise and represent you. We can obtain medical records and other evidence proving you should still receive benefits for your disability.
If the SSA finds information that leads them to discontinue your payments, our lawyers can push back against the suspension of your benefits. We may also be able to help ensure you continue to receive payments during the suspension’s appeal, as well as seek reimbursement for missed payments, if applicable.
Working with Our SSD Team
The Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine has served clients in Pensacola and throughout Florida for . When you hire our firm, you get a team of professionals dedicated to providing clients with responsive legal care.
We will:
- Communicate with the parties involved in your application and appeals on your behalf
- Track deadlines and handle paperwork
- Collect your medical records and relevant work history
- Answer your questions
- Promptly return your phone calls and emails
- Give you your attorney’s phone number
- Update you on the status of your case
We understand that if you cannot work, affording an attorney may be a concern. Our lawyers can take your case on contingency, meaning you owe us nothing up front. We only collect a fee if we secure SSDI benefits for you.
How Much Income does SSDI Provide?
The amount of SSDI benefits you receive is based primarily on your work history and the amount you paid into Social Security during your lifetime. The more “work credits” you have, the higher your payments will be.
The SSA applies a formula to your average lifetime earnings to determine how much you receive monthly in SSDI.
Can You Earn Additional Income While Collecting SSDI?
You can earn supplemental income before your earnings disqualify you for SSDI benefits. You may also receive worker’s compensation benefits. However, additional income may reduce your monthly SSDI.
Who Qualifies for SSDI?
According to the SSA, workers earn SSDI protection through payroll taxes they contribute. To qualify for SSDI payments, workers must:
- Not be able to go back to work or adjust to a new line of work
- Suffer from a disability lasting more than 12 months
- Suffer from a disability that leads to their demise (in which case qualifying beneficiaries receive SSDI payments)
- Have a condition that prevents them from performing “substantial gainful activity”
Qualifying Conditions
Conditions that may qualify your for SSDI payments include, but are not limited to:
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Cancer
- Digestive disorders
- Mental health disorders
- Immune system disorders
- Respiratory and cardiovascular disorders
- Neurological disorders
- Sense and speech issues
If you have an illness, injury, or mental health condition that prevents you from maintaining gainful employment, we encourage you to reach out to our firm to learn more about SSDI benefits and your eligibility.
Call the Law Offices of Anidjar & Levine to Get Started on Seeking Your Benefits
We go the extra mile for our clients, and we will work tirelessly to get you the money you need to support you and your family. If you worked and are now disabled, you are entitled to collect the benefits you paid into during the course of your working years.
Call our offices at 1-800-747-3733 to find out more about how a Pensacola lawyer with our firm can help you fight for your SSDI payments. The call is free, and there is no obligation.
We Can Help.
