Doctors, Employment, and Social Security Benefits Eligibility
Posted by admin on Jan 8, 2009
Q: Can I get Social Security benefits for partial disability?
A: In the world of social security benefits, there are not many clear cut answers. But in this case, the answer is a simple “no.” Though some other federal and state programs offer benefits to the partially disabled, social security benefits do not. According to the SSA, an applicant either has a qualifying disability, or he or she does not. When applying for social security benefits, you will either be considered 100% disabled or not disabled, making you either approved or denied.
Q: My doctors say that there is no treatment that can help me, so why do I have to keep going to doctors?
A: Even if a doctor cannot treat your disability, seeing a medical professional is a very important part of having your Social Security benefits claim approved. Why are doctors so important? Getting medical attention is key because the documentation it creates is a huge part of proving your disability and receiving social security benefits. For proof of your disability, the SSA will thoroughly explore your medical records. If there is little or no medical documentation of your disability, there is an overwhelming chance that your Social Security benefits claim will be denied.
When applying for Social Security benefits, the SSA considers it your own responsibility to document and track the progress of your disability. If you wish to apply for Social Security benefits, it is key to be specific and forthright about your symptoms when you speak with your doctor; even if you’re not receiving treatment. Be sure your doctor keeps track of your symptoms to give the SSA a thorough history of your disability. The more documentation and evidence you have for your disability, the better your chances of getting social security benefits.
Q: My disability allows me to work, but I cannot earn the same amount of money I did before. Can I still file for Social Security benefits?
A: Yes, you can still file for Social Security benefits. But this does not necessarily mean that your claim will be accepted. When calculating a claimant’s eligibility for Social Security benefits, one of the most important questions they will ask is whether or not your disability allows you to do the work you did previously. If you cannot do that same work, they will then try to determine whether or not you can make a substantial income in another type of position. If you work, your eligibility for social security benefits will depend on the kind of work you do and how much money you make doing it.
For many people, the confusion stems from not knowing when they can apply for Social Security benefits and when they can start collecting payments. What you should realize is that it is important that you file for disability as early as you can, even on the day that you are disabled if possible. The act of processing your claim can take much longer than expected and if you wait too long before doing so, you may miss out on some benefits, as well as run the risk of delaying the process even more. Keep in mind that even with the help of an experienced Social Security lawyer, the claim process can still take a long time. Keep in mind that you will also have to be out of work for at least 5 months before you can begin to receive disability benefits.
A competent social security lawyer can make it easier for you to avail of such benefits, which are often granted depending on your qualifying points. A social security lawyer can help you with the different types of Social Security Disability benefits available and help you decide which one is the most appropriate to your situation. A social security lawyer can even help you with the qualification process.
There are several benefits for disabled persons as provided by the Social Security System. A good social security lawyer can help you better understand the rules of each one, as they can be quite complex.
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Keep in mind that just because you have a social security attorney, that alone does not guarantee that you will win your appeal. It does guarantee, however, that your appeal will be executed correctly. The experience a social security attorney can bring to your case will be invaluable during a hearing.
Q: When is it recommended to submit an application for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration?
A: It is recommended that you submit your application for disability benefits as soon as possible after you are no longer able to work. Although the current estimated time of application processing is 90 to 120 days, it is not uncommon for the process to take over 6 months.
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Can I get social security benefits?
A: If you speak to a social security lawyer, he or she will give you this simple answer: maybe. Those people who are legally blind qualify for social security disability under the same general rules as those with any other disability. The SSA will consider you to be legally blind if your vision cannot be corrected to 20/200 or better in your best eye. Even those that do not fall under the category of legal blindness can receive some benefits. You may want to speak with a social security lawyer about qualifying as legally blind.
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Do not panic if a consultative exam has been requested for your case. Make sure you attend the examination, as it is necessary in order to make a decision on your case. If you cannot attend the scheduled examination, contact your social security disability examiner and reschedule. The exam is paid for by the Social Security Administration.
Q: Will my doctor conduct a requested consultative examination?
A: The disability manager for your case will typically not request that your physician conduct the CE.
The wisest thing is to consult the Social Security Administration to figure out under which account your payments would be higher. Depending on your age, level of ability or disability, and your years of work, it is possible to receive higher payments on your own, or via a deceased spouse’s account. In the case that you do choose to claim survivor’s benefits, you will receive your spouse’s full social security disability benefits when you reach retirement, or when you reach the age of 50 and are disabled. If you are not disabled, you can get anywhere from 71 to 99 percent of your spouse’s benefits before you reach retirement, as long as you are 60 years old or older.
Q: I am receiving social security disability but I want to apply for SS retirement.
Q: Is it possible to apply for social security disability benefits at an actual Social Security office?
A: The three methods for filing for social security disability benefits are in person, via the telephone or via the internet. It is often recommended that doing it in person is the best method. Meeting with your claims representative will give you one on one communication. The claims representative will have a chance to observe you functioning with your current injury or condition, and you have a chance to introduce your case. An in person appointment gives your claim the foundation for the application review process.
If you miss that deadline, you will then have to apply again and go through the initial review process. If your initial claim was denied once, it is likely it will be denied again. You will then be back where you started and have to file for reconsideration within the 60 days. If your claim is not approved after reconsideration, you will need to appeal to have it heard before an administrative judge. By submitting another initial claim, you would have added significant time to your disability claim process.
You will have to pay back any over payments from Social Security. If you have the desire and ability to work in any capacity, you should not hesitate to pursue that. If you can work more hours, but keep your scheduled work time low to simply keep your benefit payments, your actions may be viewed as fraud committed against Social Security. If you have any reservations about returning to work because of loss of SSI benefits, you may wish to contact a social security lawyer.
Q: If you recently hired a social security lawyer, why will the representatives at SS no longer deal directly with you?
A: The disability case manager will probably wish to deal with your social security lawyer.
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has its own general rules about qualification for SSI, and a social security lawyer should be able to help you with the general rules behind what is considered a “resource” in your state.
In general, the following are considered “resources” that count towards your income:
• Coins and Currency
• Bank Accounts
• Stocks and Bonds
• Real Estate
• Life Insurance
• Vehicles
• Owned Property
While you may qualify for SSI benefits if you own a car or your own home, having too many resources or too much money in the bank will affect your eligibility. In order to be approved for SSI, you must generally have less than $2000 in a bank account for a single person, or less than $3000 for two people. But since rules and limits change from state to state, it is best to speak with a social security lawyer.
Q: Will they take away my benefits if I sell my house and make money off of it?
A: Like with most social security questions, the correct answer to this varies from person to person, and it is a good idea to consult a social security lawyer.
For instance, if the spouse is over 62 years old they are eligible. Being a spouse of any age and one who is taking care of a child under the age of 16 is another acceptable qualification for the spouse to also receive social security disability benefits. Children who are under the age of 18 and who are still going to high school can also receive social security benefits if their parent is disabled. Any child that becomes disabled before the age of 22 is also eligible to receive social security benefits no matter if they were working or not. Unlike social security retirement benefits, a divorced spouse does not become eligible for social security benefits once a former spouse becomes disabled.
Medicare benefits can be awarded two years after that. You are eligible for Medicare, if you have been approved for SSDI (social security disability insurance. ) You will be eligible for Medicaid if you were awarded Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. For individuals who collect SSDI and SSI benefits concurrently, they should get in touch with their local social security office to know which medical benefits they will receive.
Q: How are social security disability benefits calculated?
A: Your payments are determined by how old you are, your earnings, your years of employment and the amount of social security contributions you have made through payroll taxes.
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If the member’s condition is expected to improve, he or she will be up for review in 6 to 30 months. If there is a chance that the condition will improve, a review will be done in 3 years. If the condition is deemed permanent, a review will be done in 5 to 7 years.
When the time for the review comes, the case will be forwarded to the Disability Determination Services department in order to determine the member’s continued eligibility for Social Security benefits. A number of questions will be asked regarding the original condition, any changes that have occurred, any treatment that has recently been undertaken, and the work status of the member since the Social Security benefits were given.