Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) Benefits: Social Security Disability Insurance or SSDI benefits may be awarded to individuals who are unable to work because they have a medical condition (i.e. a disabling condition) resulting from a single, or combination of physical, mental, cognitive, and/or other defined disabling factors, which is/are expected to last for a period of at least one year, or result in death. Under certain conditions SSDI benefits may also be paid to disabled widows and widowers, children of a qualified disabled adult, and adults disabled since childhood.
Another program very similar to SSDI in many respects is the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. Under the SSI program, benefits are paid to individuals who are disabled and meet a low income qualification. An individual is not required to have worked in the past to collect SSI.
Under most circumstances, initial eligibility for SSDI benefits requires an SSDI applicant, depending on age and condition, to have worked a defined number of "quarters" in past recent years (First Quarter: January 1 through March 31, Second Quarter: April 1 through June 30, Third Quarter: July 1 through September 30, Fourth Quarter: October 1 through December 31). This "recent work test" and a separate "duration of work test," among others, are employed to determine an applicant's qualifications for benefits under the SSDI earnings requirements
In addition to the foregoing earnings requirements, many other requirements exist to help the Social Security Administration determine an SSDI applicant's benefits eligibility, including a determination of the existence, type, and severity of the disabling condition(s), and the applicant's prospects for future employment and earnings, etc. Applying for and determining benefits eligibility may be a confusing and cumbersome process for an applicant and in many instances requires the assistance of a qualified attorney. Attorney John Thompson has assisted many SSDI/SSI applicants with completing and timely submitting the proper forms to the Social Security Administration.
Unfortunately though, in many cases applicants who are disabled and should be granted benefits are turned down. If an individual is turned down for benefits under the SSDI program, the applicant has a right to appeal that benefits denial. SSDI attorneys help applicants through every step of the appeal process, and appear at hearings with and for applicants. John Thompson has a many years of experience and a proven, highly successful track record of helping SSDI applicants get the disability benefits they are entitled to. If you have been turned down for SSDI benefits, or have any questions or concerns about the SSDI program, please contact us at john@mnchapter7.com for a free and confidential attorney consultation.
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