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Staten Island Social Security Disability Attorneys
Staten Island Social Security Disability Information
Workers who have a long-term illness or physical disability that hampers their ability to provide for their family may be eligible for Staten Island social security disability benefits. It is common for disability coverage to be denied if the criteria are not met. So those who are in the process of applying for benefits would be well-advised to contact a New York Social Security disability attorney to increase their chances of success.
The Social Security Disability Act
The Social Security Disability Act (SSDA) provides Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments to those unable to work. There are qualifications that must be met for a successful application. If you have become disabled and are no longer capable of working, it is in your best interest to speak with an experienced Staten Island social security disability attorney to ensure that you are doing everything you can to receive the benefits you need.
Qualifications for Staten Island Social Security Disability Benefits
Simply stating that you are disabled will not qualify you for coverage. You will need actual proof of your disability and how it can affect your ability to work. Applicants must also supply evidence that the mental or physical disability is long-term. In more specific terms, applicants must have a disability that:
- Is medically verifiable
- Is terminal or will last for more than one year
- Directly affects their ability to work
To prove your eligibility, you must have medical records that document your disability or illness. Diagnostic reports, laboratory tests, hospital visits, treatments and doctor's reports are all documents you will need to support your application.
Social Security Disability Benefits
SSD benefits are related to your work history. For a successful SSD application you must typically prove that you have worked at least five of the last 10 years. The government does make exceptions to this rule for young workers who have become disabled. You will need to show your work history and prove why you are no longer able to work.
Social Security Income
SSI benefits are not related to work history but are connected to the income of your household. The point of SSI coverage is to provide funds for disabled people in low-income families. A disabled child may be eligible for coverage when the family is considered a low-income family.
The Staten Island injury lawyers at Wingate, Russotti, Shapiro & Halperin, LLP have helped numerous clients successfully file these applications and obtain the benefits that they and their families desperately need. If you are applying for the first time, it is important to hire a skilled attorney who will guide you in the right direction. We understand how important your disability benefits will be for you and your family. Call us today for a free consultation.
