Social Security Disability- What Do You Need to Know?

• You must not be working full-time or earning more than $1350 per month.
• ​Must have worked five of the last 10 years and paid into the Social Security system .
• Your disability must last or be expected to last at least 12 months, or be expected to result in death.
• ​You must show either that 1) you meet the criteria for a listed impairment, or 2) that you have limitations (physical and/or mental) that prevents you from doing any work you have done within the last 15 years as well as any other jobs that exist in significant numbers.

Supplemental Security Income

• Unable to maintain substantially gainful full time employment.
• Designed for those who have not paid sufficient amounts into the Social Security system.
• You must show either that 1) you meet the criteria for a listed impairment, or 2) that you have a disability that prevents you from doing any work you have done within the last 15 years as well as any other jobs that exist in significant numbers.
• ​Your disability must last or be expected to last at least 12 months, or be expected to result in death.
• ​Must meet income/resource guidelines.

The Social Security Administration awards benefits due to your disability if it prevents you from being able to work full time. This does not mean that you cannot work at all.

**It’s important to note: Part time work does not disqualify you from securing benefits.

These videos from Social Security Disability Attorney, Shannon Doan, help answer some commonly asked questions about social security disability benefits:

Requesting a Hearing With the Social Security Administration

If your initial Social Security disability claim is denied, and statistics show that well over two thirds of all applications will be denied initially, the next step is to request a hearing before an administrative law judge. Statistically, this hearing is your best chance to obtain the benefits you’ve previously been denied, so it’s very important to be prepared.

Shannon and her Team at Stanley Law leave no stone unturned working on your case in preparation for your hearing. Some representatives do not meet with their clients until the day of the hearing. Not at Stanley Law Offices. You’ll be totally prepared when the time comes. You’re ready to testify, and we’re ready to argue for the benefits you deserve. Contact Shannon and her team today to see if you have a valid social security disability claim. 1-800-608-3333