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Brooklyn Social Security Disability Lawyers
Brooklyn NY Social Security Disability Information
Brooklyn social security disability benefits exist to provide support to people unable to work because of a long-term disability. If you suffer from an illness or a physical disability that affects your ability to work, you may be eligible for social security disability benefits. The Social Security Disability Act (SSDA) provides Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments to those unable to work. If you are in a situation where you cannot work because of an injury or disability, please contact an experienced Brooklyn social security disability attorney right away to discuss your options.
Brooklyn Social Security Disability Benefits
SSD benefits are dependent on work history. Claimants requesting SSD benefits typically must have worked for five of the last 10 years in order to be eligible. Accommodations may be made for younger workers who are not old enough to have been in the workplace for sufficient time to be eligible. An experienced Brooklyn social security disability lawyer should be able to determine the amount of disability benefits that are available for someone applying for disability coverage.
Brooklyn Supplemental Security Income
In order to qualify for SSI benefits an applicant must be disabled and a member of a low-income family. This type of coverage is not related to work history or age. Children with a disability may be eligible if their parents fall under the low-income bracket as well. Each case is different so it is important to discuss the specifics of your situation with a knowledgeable Brooklyn NY social security disability lawyer, who will help you better understand if you may be eligible for benefits.
Qualifying For Brooklyn Social Security Disability
Applicants of disability benefits must be able to prove that they are unable to work. Their illness or physical disability must be serious and long-term. Applicants must have a medical disability that:
- Is medically verifiable
- Will result in death or
- Will last for more than one year
- Adversely affects the recipient's ability to work
Proving eligibility is a must to receive these benefits. Medical evidence through clinical and laboratory tests must be provided. Failure to meet all medical requirements will result in the denial of the application. Many disability applicants are denied benefits because they do not follow the application procedures properly, or simply do not know how to go about it in the right manner. This is why it is critical to seek the guidance and counsel of an experienced Brooklyn personal injury attorney.
If you are currently seeking social security disability benefits, please contact the Brooklyn Law Offices of Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP for more information. We have years of experience assisting disabled applicants who have been previously denied benefits, and also those applying the first time for the benefits. Our success rate speaks for itself. Call us today at 212-986-7353 for a free and comprehensive consultation.
