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SOCIAL SECURITY
DISABILITY
 There are 2
disability benefits programs administered through the Social Security
Administration (SSA): Social Security disability insurance benefits (SSDI)
under Title II of the Social Security Act (the Act) and Supplemental
Security income (SSI) benefits under Title XVI of the Act. The
definition of disability for both SSDI and SSI disability benefits is
the same.
You may be
entitled to Social Security disability (SSDI) benefits and/or
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) disability benefits if you are
unable to engage in any substantial gainful activity due to a
medically determinable physical or mental impairment, or combination
of impairments, which has lasted, or is expected to last, for a
continuous period of at least 12 continuous months (1 year), or be
expected to result in death. This is the definition of disability for
both SSDI and SSI disability benefits. Your disability does not have
to be permanent in nature, but it does need to last, or be expected to
last, for a continuous period of at least 12 months (1 year).
The criteria to
meet the definition of “disability” for Social Security purposes
differs from that of other benefit programs, such as workers’
compensation and private disability programs. It is important to have
an experienced attorney who understands the necessary criteria, the
definitions, the issues, the burdens of proof and the impact between
Social Security disability benefits and other types of benefits. You
can receive Social Security disability benefits even if you are
receiving workers’ compensation benefits. In some cases, your SSDI
benefits may be offset for each month you are simultaneously entitled
to both SSDI and workers’ compensation benefits. Stine & Associates,
P.C. has the experience to answer your
questions
regarding SSDI and other benefits you are receiving, or have applied
for.
FREQUENTLY ASKED SSDI AND SSI DISABILITY
QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS:
Stine & Associates, P.C. has the
experience to assist you through all appeal levels, including
hearings before an administrative law judge, appeals to the
Appeals Council and federal court appeals.
Call us for a FREE evaluation of your case.
Let us help you!
1- 877- 837- 0160
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