Social Security dates back to 1935 when it became an integral part of FDR’s “New Deal.” The intention of Social Security today is no different than it was in 1935; it is a federal government program that provides benefits to retirees, the family of a deceased worker and benefits for those who suffer from a physical or mental disability.
While applying for survivor’s benefits and retirement benefits is straight forward, the same cannot be said when a disabled person is applying for benefits under the program. Social Security disability attorneys in Missouri are often called upon to help those who have applied only to find their application denied.
An individual who has yet to reach retirement age and can prove beyond reasonable doubt that he or she does have a disability that makes it impossible for them to do any gainful work can apply and may be eligible for SSDI, Social Security disability insurance. If approved, the disabled individual can look forward to a monthly cash payment; the amount of the payment is based on the amount of income earned while working. It is not a simple matter of “ask and thou shall receive” when applying for disability benefits, there is a need for considerable support documentation to prove they have amassed enough work credits as well as details of the disability and all the supporting medical reports.
The average individual has little reason to know what the criteria laid down by the Social Security Administration is should they need to apply for disability benefits. The application, although not all that difficult, rarely results in immediate acceptance; about three quarters of them are denied. When the applicants finds out that the application has been denied he or she is faced with an appeals process that is quite difficult. When attending the hearing, which is held in the presence of an administrative law judge, is done with the help of Social Security disability attorneys in Missouri the chances of approval jump to about two thirds. Without the able assistance of a seasoned disability attorney the chances of reversing the denial of benefits is considerably lower.
Social Security disability attorneys in Missouri know the rules, regulations, laws and procedures that are in effect. The attorney will confer with the doctors who have and are treating the applicant. Once the attorney becomes familiar with the details of the claimants disability he has a far better chance of putting forward arguments which are informed and will convince the judge to overturn the decision.
Social Security disability attorneys in Missouri can make the difference between winning a disability case and losing it. If you have been denied benefits you are invited to discuss your claim with the Grundy Disability Group. For more information, go to the site grundydisabilitygroup.com.
