Robertson County Social Security (SSDI/SSA) Lawyer

The Law Office of Daniel Martin is a client-focused disability benefits law firm helping clients in and around Robertson County get the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits they need and deserve. Daniel Martin has been helping people apply for SSDI for over ten years, and this targeted experience is exactly what can make the difference between an approval and a denial.

Only a small percentage of first-time applicants are approved for SSDI benefits – around 38%. This number reflects how easy it is to make a simple mistake that can cost you valuable financial resources. Many of the applicants who are denied after their initial claim are qualified based on their medical condition, but missing information, inaccurate claim forms, and insufficient supporting evidence lead to denial. If you believe that you are entitled to SSDI benefits and want to discuss your options for submitting a claim or appeal, contact the Law Office of Daniel Martin to schedule a free consultation with our SSDI lawyer.

Social Security Administration and Requirements for SSDI

The SSDI program is handled by the Social Security Administration (SSA), and the requirements for qualifying for benefits are also set by the SSA, including:

• Work history and credits
• Duration of medical condition
• Severity of condition

You can review the SSA’s Blue Book to see if your condition is included in their list of qualifying disabilities, but don’t let it deter you if you don’t see your illness or injury listed. You are not necessarily precluded from receiving SSDI benefits if your condition is not in the Blue Book; it just means that you may need to work harder to prove to the SSA how severely your life is impacted.

Compassion, Dedication, and Attentiveness Make a Difference in SSDI Legal Representation

Legal skill and experience are important in a disability lawyer, but so are qualities like compassion and genuine concern for your health and well-being. Daniel Martin’s unique approach to client relationships starts by taking the time to understand how each client’s life is affected by their condition. Doing this allows him to create a legal strategy that fully represents the impact of the disabling condition and relay this clear picture to the SSA.

When you have been diagnosed with a debilitating illness or injury that prevents you from working, contact the Law Office of Daniel Martin to talk to an SSA lawyer about your options.

Qualifying for SSDI Benefits through the SSA

To approve an SSDI application, the SSA requires that applicants be unable to work due to their disability. That requirement for eligibility may sound simple and straightforward, but the reality is that there are numerous complex elements involved in the SSDI claims process that make it much more challenging than it seems at first glance.

SSDI Work Credits

An inability to work is not the full extent of what the SSA expects to see from disability applicants. To be approved for benefits, you must also have 40 work credits from previous employment. Depending on your age, the work credits may be lower, but 40 is the typical requirement. Work credits for SSDI eligibility are earned by working and paying Social Security taxes, and up to four credits can be earned each year.

Medical Conditions and SSDI Eligibility

Your injury or illness must meet the SSA’s definition of a disability to be approved for benefits. It must last longer than 12 months or be expected to cause death. Your disabling condition must also be severe enough to affect your everyday life.

The SSA has an option called compassionate allowances to assist people with disabilities that have been determined as obviously severe enough to qualify for benefits. If you meet all the other requirements and have a condition on the list of compassionate allowances, your SSDI application should be expedited so you can begin receiving benefits as soon as possible.

Contact the Social Security lawyer at the Law Office of Daniel Martin to discuss how these requirements will impact your ability to receive SSDI benefits.

Robertson County Social Security Disability Lawyer

When you find out that you have a medical condition that will impact your ability to work and earn a living, contact a Robertson County disability attorney to discuss your options. There are waiting periods and strict qualifications to consider when applying for SSDI benefits, so having an experienced attorney who is familiar with the processes and requirements is a tremendous advantage. Contact the Social Security lawyer with the Law Office of Daniel Martin to schedule your free consultation.