Social Security Disability
Fresno Social Security Disability Attorneys
Were you denied Disability?
Our team helps Central California workers get the benefits they deserve.
If you have been diagnosed with a disabling injury or illness that leaves you unable to work for a living, you may be eligible to receive financial assistance through the Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits program. Unfortunately, many people who have medically diagnosed conditions and seek SSD benefits find out that obtaining the benefits is a lengthy, bureaucratic process.
Most SSD applicants receive a notice of denial initially and have to file an appeal to pursue the payments they are due. Our firm handles Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. These claims are payable under federal Social Security guidelines to individuals who are determined to meet both the disability and economic tests. The disability must be expected to last at least one year, or will result in death.
If you have filed a claim and have been denied, you have only 60 days to file an appeal.
Schedule a free consultation today.
Our attorneys will assist you with your appeal by providing services that include preparing a pre-hearing brief for the administrative law judge who decides your case, as well as representing you at your hearing.
WE SPECIALIZE IN:
Musculoskeletal Disorders
Neurological Disorders
Mental Disorders
Cardiovascular System Impairments
Digestive System Disorders
Respiratory System Disorders
Malignant Growths and Tumors
Sensory Systems Disorders (including speech)
Blood Disorders
Skin Disorders
Endocrine Disorders (hormonal imbalances)
Immune System Disorders
Genitourinary System Disorders
FILING FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY BENEFITS
The Social Security Disability program is an insurance program funded by all workers’ Social Security taxes. Its purpose is to assist workers who can no longer work. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet specific criteria before they will qualify for SSD benefit payments.
The Social Security Administration requires evidence that:
You cannot do the work that you did before.
Your disability has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months or cause your death.
Your medical condition(s) prevents you from adjusting to any other type of employment.
An applicant for SSD benefits must have a history of employment and payment of Social Security taxes to qualify for benefits. Generally, you can qualify if you have paid into the Social Security system for 40 quarters – 20 of which were in the 10 years before you became disabled.
ASK OUR TEAM
Do you have questions about Social Security Disability claims? Our team has answers.
Our Attorneys can Help
Our Fresno Social Security Disability attorneys have the experience to guide you and your benefits claim through the Social Security appeals process. With our help, you can avoid the frustration experienced by many applicants who try to seek benefits on their own.
We offer a free, no obligation consultation to find out if you have a case. If so, we’ll get to work at no upfront cost to you. You only pay us if we win your case. Contact Cole, Fisher, Cole, O’Keefe + Mahoney today.
We win or you don’t pay!
Free Consultation
Types of Claims:
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
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