| Applying for Social Security Disability is one thing. | | | | anxiety, and post traumatic stress disorder. |
| Actually getting a settlement is another. The majority | | | | You will not be eligible for Social Security Disability |
| of Social Security Disability claims are turned down, | | | | unless you are going to be considered disabled for at |
| especially when someone is under the age of 62. This | | | | least 12 months or the disability is life threatening. In the |
| is why it is important to find an experienced attorney | | | | words of the Social Security Administration, a disability |
| that specializes in SSI claims. | | | | is considered the "inability to engage in any substantial |
| The government is no hurry to disburse funds that | | | | gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable |
| they can get away with putting off. This is evidenced | | | | physician or mental impairment which can be expected |
| by the fact that many people applying for these types | | | | to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 |
| of benefits have been known to wait years before | | | | months or result in death." This definition alone can |
| their case is heard and the claim is finally processed. | | | | make you see how important having an attorney can |
| This is why once your initial claim has been denied, it is | | | | be. |
| important to seek legal counsel right away. | | | | Claims are not approved based on whether or not you |
| Your attorney will make sure all the paperwork that is | | | | can go back to your old job or a similar job, but on the |
| needed to get your claim approved and processed is | | | | basis that you are not emotionally or physically capable |
| in order. This will include a record of doctor visits and | | | | of doing any job. There are many truly disabling |
| their findings, as well as any medication that will be | | | | conditions that may be difficult to have diagnosed |
| prescribed. In the event your claim is denied, they will | | | | objectively. This is why your lawyer is very important, |
| be able to file your appeal and get you the | | | | as the government needs to be convinced that you |
| compensation you deserve. | | | | are deserving of your benefits. |
| There are certain time limitations that are applied to | | | | These are only the basics. There is much more to |
| disability claims that are often confusing that your | | | | applying and getting approved for Social Security |
| attorney will have knowledge of. Claims can be filed | | | | Disability, which is why it is highly recommended that |
| for not only physical disabilities, but mental disabilities as | | | | you enlist the services of an experienced attorney. |
| well. Some of these include schizophrenia, depression, | | | | |