Do you need long term disability checks from Social Security? There is a mandatory and sequential checklist that Social Security must use to decide whether you can get checks. Stated as simply as possible, here is that 5-step process:
1. Are you now working? If so, you don't qualify, if you earn at least $1,350 month in wages (in 2022).
2. Do you have a severe impairment that can be medically proven?
3. Do you meet of the published listings? (If not, you still may qualify). We must now determine your "Residual Functional Capacity" or RFC.
4. Are you able to perform any of the work you have done during the past 15 year period? If so, you don't qualify.
5. Are you able to perform any other type of work? If so, you won't qualify unless you are over age 50 (in some cases).
The basic rule for Alabama disability is that you aren't working a full-time job now due to a disability, and you are physically and/or mentally unable to hold a full-time job.
It may sound pretty easy but it isn't. The Social Security "gatekeepers" will make you jump through legal hoops you never dreamed existed. Most claimants will want legal representation, especially after the first denial.
The good news is that Social Security makes it easy to get representation. You cannot be charged a fee unless you case is successful and results in back payments from Social Security (the "contingency fee" rule).
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THE FORSYTHE FIRM
Social Security Representation in Alabama & Tennessee
7027 Old Madison Pike - Suite 108
Huntsville, AL 35806
"Across from Bridge Street'
CALL US (256) 799-0297
1. Are you now working? If so, you don't qualify, if you earn at least $1,350 month in wages (in 2022).
2. Do you have a severe impairment that can be medically proven?
3. Do you meet of the published listings? (If not, you still may qualify). We must now determine your "Residual Functional Capacity" or RFC.
4. Are you able to perform any of the work you have done during the past 15 year period? If so, you don't qualify.
5. Are you able to perform any other type of work? If so, you won't qualify unless you are over age 50 (in some cases).
The basic rule for Alabama disability is that you aren't working a full-time job now due to a disability, and you are physically and/or mentally unable to hold a full-time job.
It may sound pretty easy but it isn't. The Social Security "gatekeepers" will make you jump through legal hoops you never dreamed existed. Most claimants will want legal representation, especially after the first denial.
The good news is that Social Security makes it easy to get representation. You cannot be charged a fee unless you case is successful and results in back payments from Social Security (the "contingency fee" rule).
________________
THE FORSYTHE FIRM
Social Security Representation in Alabama & Tennessee
7027 Old Madison Pike - Suite 108
Huntsville, AL 35806
"Across from Bridge Street'
CALL US (256) 799-0297
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