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CAN YOU STILL GET DISABILITY PAYMENTS IN ALABAMA?

Yes, Social Security disability benefits are still available in Alabama for individuals who qualify and are not able to work.

Basic Requirements

What Type of Impairments Qualify?

Any documented severe impairment may qualify for disability benefits as long as it keeps you from working a full-time, regular job. Here are the top four impairments most often approved by Social Security.

Certainly many other impairments can be paid disability benefits 

  • Is It Difficult to Get Approved?

    The application process is rather difficult and confusing.  The denial rates are high.  In Alabama about 7 out of 10 applications are denied initially, requiring appeals to be approved.

    The assistance of an experienced lawyer or advocate can make all the difference.  Claims often wind up before an Administrative Law Judge for a Hearing to determine whether the claimant is eligible. Lawyers know this process and the rules and regulations that govern it.

    Are Benefits Worth Fighting For?

    Yes.  It is a lot of money.  Too much to walk away from.

    If your monthly benefit is $1,500 per month, that equals $18,000 per year.  If you are age 45, you can expect to receive benefits until age 67 (if you remain disabled).  That's $396,000 in total benefits.

    That doesn't include the enormous benefits of Medicare, which can save you thousands of dollars in healthcare costs over the years.

    If your Social Security disability benefit is denied, contact an experienced lawyer to help you fight for the benefits you deserve.  Most benefits are approved in the appeal process - not in the application process.

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    The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville will fight to get the benefits you paid for and deserve.  You never pay us a fee unless you are approved and received past due benefits.  Never a consultation fee.  (256) 799-0297.


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