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COULD YOU USE $1,500 TO $4,000 PER MONTH IN DISABILITY BENEFITS?

 The maximum Social Security will pay in disability benefits is $,4,018 per month in 2025.  

Approximately 251,500 people in Alabama get regular Social Security disability checks.

HOW DO YOU QUALIFY?

1.  You must be unable to work due to a medical or mental condition and you cannot be working at substantial gainful work when you apply (or during the application or appeal period).

2.  You must have sufficient work credits from a job or jobs where you paid into Social Security disability.  It's called FICA tax.  Most adults over age 31 need  to have earned at least 20 work credits over the past 10 years to be covered.

3.  You must have a medically provable impairment that has lasted at least 12 straight months, is medically expected to last at least 12 straight months OR is expected to end in death.  Your impairment must significantly restrict your ability to perform past work as well as any other work.

You, the claimant, have the burden of proof.  You must prove that you are disabled under Social Security's rules and regulations.

How long does it take?

Some claimants get approved within 6 months.  Others can take 18 months or longer.  

Are Benefits hard to get?

Yes.  Most people would say that SSDI benefits are difficult to get.  The application forms can be difficult and confusing.  The evidence to prove disability can  be hard to get.    For these reasons, most claimants choose to be represented by a Social Security Lawyer

Must I spend money upfront for legal fees?

No you don't.  Your lawyer can't charge you any legal fee until after you are approved and receive past due payments.  If you don't win, or don't get any past due benefits, there cannot be a lawyer's fee.  

I think I may qualify.  How do I get started?

Contact a Social Security lawyer for help.   The call is free and so is the consultation.

The Forsythe Firm is one of Alabama'a top disability firms, specializing in Social Security disability.  In fact, Social Security is all we do. We are in the Bridge Street neighborhood.  Call us at (256) 503-8151.  


 

 


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