Social Security Disability Benefits in Charlotte, NC
Statistically, claimants who employ an attorney to represent them are much more likely to win than those who go unrepresented.
You have worked and paid into Social Security—so it would seem that Social Security is your right. But the process of filing and getting approved for Social Security disability benefits in Charlotte can be arduous and confusing. Many claims are not accepted the first time and need to be filed for reconsideration or may even go before a judge. Working with the skilled Social Security disability lawyers in Charlotte at the Schwilm Law Firm, PLLC substantially increases your chances of receiving Charlotte disability benefits.
Social Security Disability (SSDI) Benefits
SSDI, or Social Security Disability Insurance, is one form of disability benefit. To receive a Charlotte Social Security disability benefit means that you receive monthly cash payments, if you meet all of the requirements.
If you have worked five of the last ten years you have paid into Social Security, which is your insurance to help determine if you are eligible to receive disability benefits. You must meet the earnings test in order to qualify for SSDI. These tests include a "recent work" test based on your wage of when you became disabled and a "duration of work" test showing how long you worked before becoming disabled.
In addition to the work tests, you must also meet the five-step process:
- Are you working?
- Is your medical condition severe?
- Is your medical condition on the List of Impairments?
- Can you do the work you did before?
- Can you do any other type of work?
Supplemental Social Security Income (SSI)
This type of disability benefit is paid to individuals who are disabled and poor but may not have worked five of the last ten years. Child dependents may also receive supplemental social security income if the child is disabled, under 18 years old, and whose parents or guardian are poor.
Consult a workers comp lawyer for case evaluation
If you are receiving worker's compensation benefits, this may affect your ability to receive Charlotte Social Security disability benefits. Workers compensation is typically paid due to an injury on the job. You may receive disability benefits from two separate organizations for a disability, but it cannot exceed 80 percent of your average current earnings before you became disabled.
Charlotte disability benefits attorneys working with you
If you are considering filing a claim to receive a Social Security disability benefit or Supplemental Social Security Income, then contact the Social Security disability lawyers of the Schwilm Law Firm, PLLC in Charlotte today. Contact us online or call 704-567-5252.
