REQUIREMENTS FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABIILTY

Social Security is the largest disability program in the world.  The average beneficiary receives about $1,150 per month in disability benefits; however, the maximum benefit can be over $2,600 per month.

The basic requirements for a disability check:  You have a severe and medically determinable impairment which has lasted, or is expected to last, at least 12 consecutive months OR to end in death.

When Social Security speaks of a severe impairment, they generally mean one that prevents the ability to work any full-time job.

Social Security has the most strict definition of disability of anyone providing disability benefits.  It is much more strict than required by most private insurance companies, for example.

What does it mean that an impairment must be "medically determinable"?  This means that the impairment must be diagnosed by a qualified medical practitioner using objective examinations, laboratory findings or other acceptable signs of disease or injury. 

 It isn't enough for a claimant to complain of back pain, for instance.  Social Security will want an X-ray or MRI of the spine to show the cause of pain.

Here are some common problems claimants run into with Social Security disability claims.

• The claimant has not worked enough to be covered by Social Security disability (called Title 2).
• The claimant has worked but stopped working more than 5 years ago and Social Security coverage has terminated.
• There hasn't been much medical treatment, therefore, little or no medical evidence.

If individuals considering a Social Security claim will all my office, I will give them a free consultation and explain their options with regard to Social Security.  We may also be able to help with the application process, including appeals that are often required to get a benefit approved.

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THE FORSYTHE FIRM
Social Security Representation
7027 Old Madison Pike NW - Suite 108
Huntsville, AL 325806


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