Tennessee/Virginia Social Security Benefits Lawyer
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Helping families throughout Tennessee and Virginia collect the SSDI benefits they deserve
Ross & Arthur
is a team of Social Security claims lawyers with our offices in Kingsport, Tennessee. We serve clients in Tennessee and Virginia. If you are unable to work and need to collect Social Security benefits, please CONTACT an SSDI attorney from our office for a FREE
consultation and review of your claim. We can assist you with initial
filing to ensure that you receive maximum benefits and we can protect
your rights in the event of a delay or dispute over benefit payment.
CONTACT US for a FREE Consultation: 423-230-0006
You should not be concerned about throwing good money after bad because of an SSDI / SSI dispute or claim problem. At Ross & Arthur,
our staff will take the time to review your claim and benefits and
recommend options for full recovery, all with no further risk or
obligation.
Frequently Asked Questions about Social Security Disability
Q:
If a person is hurt on the job and collecting workers' compensation
benefits, can he or she also file for Social Security Disability
benefits?
A:
Yes. It is common for injured workers to be eligible for both programs,
although the definition of disability differs between them. You should
file for Social Security Disability benefits as soon as you are
injured. This may reduce any potential time gap between the end of
worker's compensation and disability benefits. In fact, in some
situations, you may collect both workers' compensation and disability
benefits at the same time. Depending on your state, one of the two
types of benefits may offset the other to a certain extent.
Q: How can an attorney help me in the appeals process?
A:
All stages of the appeals process are legally complex. Attaining
competent legal counsel will help you to put forth the best possible
argument as to why you deserve Social Security Disability benefits. An
attorney will also help you gather your medical and vocational evidence
and meet any important deadlines.
Social Security Disability - An Overview
Whether
you are applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits or you
are appealing a recent Social Security Administration (SSA) decision
that was unfavorable to you, it helps to fully understand the benefits
process. You need to know which agencies make certain decisions and
what standards are used to determine whether you qualify. Certainly a
thorough understanding of your appeal rights is imperative.
What are Disability Benefits?
If
you have a disability that prevents you from working you may be
eligible for Social Security Disability benefits from the Social
Security Administration. There are several issues with which you must
be concerned to ensure your qualification. The whole process can seem
daunting. An experienced attorney can answer your Social Security
Disability benefits questions, and help you through any level of the
qualification process.
Who is Eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits?
Under
the federal Social Security Disability program, benefits are available
to those who are "disabled" in accordance with the law, and who meet
certain work-related tests. The requirements are complex. An attorney
can answer your Social Security Disability benefits questions and help
you through any level of the qualification process.
The Application Process
You
should file for Social Security Disability benefits if you become
disabled and your disabling condition has or is expected to keep you
from working for at least one year or is expected to result in death.
The sooner you start the application process, the less likely it is
that there will be a delay in your payments. This brief overview will
assist you in getting started with your application. An experienced
attorney can answer your Social Security Disability benefits questions
and help you through all levels of the qualification process.
Decision and Appeal
It
is important to understand how the government decides if you are
eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. With this knowledge,
you can present your application in the best light possible. You should
also understand your appeal rights if you fail to receive a favorable
initial decision. An experienced attorney can answer your Social
Security Disability benefits questions and help you through all levels
of the qualification process.
Social Security Disability Resource Links
United States Social Security Administration
The Administration manages Social Security benefit programs, including
retirement, disability, and survivors' benefits. Social Security
Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides federal disability insurance
benefits for workers who have contributed at a certain level to social
security trust funds and have become disabled or blind before reaching
retirement age. In addition, the Administration administers the
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, which provides monthly
income to low-income persons with limited resources on the basis of age
and disability.
Consortium for Citizens with Disabilities (CCD)
The Consortium is a coalition of over 100 US disability organizations
advocating for public policy that empowers and integrates into society
persons with disabilities.
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