Social Security Disability
Beacon Disability, PLLC and founding attorney Kaitlin Fallon Wildoner are dedicated to helping individuals obtain Social Security disability benefits. Kaitlin and her team have a deep understanding of the legal process of applying for Social Security disability benefits and can provide the personalized representation you need to navigate the complex system.
If you are disabled and unable to work due to a physical or mental health condition, we can help you understand your rights and options. Social Security disability benefits are provided by the federal government through the Social Security Administration and are broken down into two different types of benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
How Do I Know if I Qualify for Social Security Disability?
Social Security disability benefits are available to individuals who are disabled and unable to work for a period of at least twelve months, due to at least one severe medically determinable impairment. We handle a wide range of cases, including those involving disabilities such as:
- Physical impairments
- Mental health conditions
- Injuries following a car accident or workers’ compensation incident
Social Security is not paid on a temporary basis – in order to be found disabled by the Social Security Administration, your condition(s) must prevent you from working for at least twelve months, or be expected to end in death.
Additionally, to qualify for SSDI benefits, you must have worked and paid into the Social Security system in recent years. To qualify for SSI benefits, you must have limited income and resources.
How to Apply for Social Security Disability Benefits
Our team works closely with you to gather the necessary information, documentation, and evidence to support your Social Security disability claim. We understand that the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits can be overwhelming and frustrating, and we are here to guide you through it and ensure that you receive the benefits you deserve.
You can apply for Social Security disability directly with the Social Security Administration: online, by telephone, or in-person at your local Social Security office. While you do not need to hire an attorney to file your initial application, you often can.
It is important that you apply for Social Security disability benefits as soon as you believe you will be unable to work for an extended period of time. With SSDI benefits, you will need to prove that you become disabled prior to your “date last insured” for Social Security disability benefits and with SSI benefits, Social Security often cannot pay any benefits for months prior to the month you filed for benefits.
Why Should I Hire a Social Security Disability Lawyer?
There are several reasons why you might want to consider hiring a Social Security disability lawyer to help with your case. Here are a few reasons:
- A lawyer can help you understand your rights and options. The process of applying for Social Security disability benefits can be complex and confusing, and a lawyer can provide the guidance and advice you need to navigate the system.
- A lawyer can help you gather the necessary documentation and evidence to support your claim. The Social Security Administration has strict requirements for the type of documentation and evidence that must be provided in order for a claim to be successful. A lawyer can help you understand what you need to provide and can assist with the process of gathering this information.
- A lawyer can represent you at every step of the process. From the initial application through the administrative law judge hearing (and beyond!), a lawyer can provide the legal representation you need to ensure that your rights are protected and that your claim has the best possible chance of success.
Nationwide Social Security Disability Lawyer
The team at Beacon Disability, PLLC has helped countless clients obtain the disability benefits they need to support themselves and their families, and we are ready to do the same for you.
If you are ready to take the next step, contact us today to schedule a consultation. Our team is ready to answer your questions and provide the personalized representation you need to succeed. Contact us at 866-803-7734 or contact@beacondisability.com to get started.