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When you are suddenly disabled and cannot work, you expect to be able to draw from Social Security to cover your financial needs. After all, you have paid into the system long enough. The problem is that Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) is a closely guarded resource, and unless you can prove to the Social Security Administration (SSA) that you cannot work, you may not qualify.
The Pennsylvania SSDI lawyers in TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers’ network do not let SSA put your future on the line. Let us help you find an attorney near you to get the coverage you deserve. Call us at (214) 544-3707 today for more information.
SSDI claims require that you submit a significant amount of evidence utilizing the right methods and strategies to communicate with the SSA about your injury or illness. If approved for coverage, the value of SSDI to you is dependent on the amount you have paid into Social Security throughout your working history. Some people may also be eligible for backpay, especially if you have been denied SSDI and now prove that you are owed the compensation. Let a Pennsylvania SSDI attorney help you determine what your likely compensation should be.
There are many instances in which filing for SSDI becomes necessary. To meet the eligibility requirements of SSDI, you will need to:
To qualify, you must have earned enough work credits to qualify for coverage. You can earn four credits for every year you work. The amount per work credit in Pennsylvania for 2024 is $1,730 per credit, meaning you need to earn that amount in wages from an employer or in self-employment income. That means if you earned $6,920 in a year, you earned four work credits, the maximum you can earn in one year.
The number of credits you need to qualify for SSDI is dependent on your age when you file for disability. Most people need 40 credits, and at least 20 of those must be earned within the last year.
What makes SSDI difficult is that you need more than just work credits. You also have to prove that you meet the SSA’s requirements for being disabled, and that can be challenging. Pennsylvania SSDI attorneys can help you determine if you qualify. However, even if you know you qualify, you still have to have the proof SSDI requires. A person may apply for disability if:
If you apply for SSDI and are denied, the PA SSDI attorneys in our network are ready to help. They will analyze your case to determine if you have a qualifying condition, and if so, they will help you obtain the necessary documentation to prove it to SSA.
The following are some examples of the types of conditions that may qualify for SSDI, but remember, there are many more:
The process of qualifying goes even further. Just because you have a diagnosis of cardiovascular disease, such as high blood pressure, does not mean you automatically qualify for disability. Rather, you must meet the specific qualifications of that condition – and that often requires lab work, diagnosis, specialist care, proven disability, and medical experts.
For a full list of impairments and their individual requirements, visit the Social Security Disability website.
There are numerous benefits to turning to attorneys for SSDI help. The biggest benefit is that they understand the complexities of SSDI requirements, including the requirements for each condition and the documentation and proof you must have to prove that you meet those requirements.
If you have already filed for SSDI and were denied, let our network attorneys help you resolve the concerns and gather the evidence to prove you qualify (if applicable). Our network attorneys can also file your initial application for SSDI, potentially reducing the risk that you will not receive the compensation you are owed.
Our network of Pennsylvania personal injury lawyers can provide you with the legal guidance and support you need to qualify for disability coverage. If you are hurt and cannot work or are diagnosed with an illness that makes working hard, let TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers help you find local representation to get the financial support you need.
Our network lawyers offer free consultations to their clients, so please call (214) 544-3707 today.
