Do I need an Attorney – S.S. Disability Benefits
My law firm handles social security disability claims and Jason Mosteller is the attorney that manages that department for me.
Jason, thanks for being here.
Do I need an Attorney – SS Disability Benefits
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As a result of an injury a few years ago, I had to undergo a surgery.
The doctor fused a couple of my vertebrae in my lower back.
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Gary: Well let’s talk about the process. I know the social security administration has a 5 step process they follow to determine if a person is disabled and eligible for disability benefits.
I’d like for us to go over the 5 steps now for our viewers.
Is your condition severe according to the Social Security Administration Guidelines?
Jason: The applicant’s condition must interfere with the person’s ability to do their job for it to be considered “severe”. The condition must prevent you from working for at least 12 months. If it is, then we go to the next step.
Gary: Step #3:
Jason: Sure. The social security administration has 2 lists of conditions that it considers disability. One list is for kids, the other is for adults.
Let’s talk about the list for adults.
The list is broken down into 14 categories by body system.
These include musculoskeletal, your senses – including speech, respiratory, and cardiovascular.
If the applicant’s condition is not listed, then the department will determine whether or not the condition is equal to one of those disabling conditions on their list.
Gary: Step # 4:
Is the applicant able to perform the same work they did in their past?
Jason: If the claims examiner at the social security administration believes that the applicant is able to do the same kind of work they have done in the past, then they will deny their claim for benefits.
Jason: The claims examiner will look at your application. They review your medical condition, your age, what job skills you may have, and your educational background. Then they look to see if they believe you are capable of doing other types of work in the economy. If so, they will deny your claim.
Gary: Assume someone gets through this 5 step process. what are the chances the person will be approved for social security disability on their initial application?
Jason: Very poor. Between 1999 and 2009, on average only 28% of social security disability claims were approved on the initial application.
Gary: What happens if your case falls in the 72% category – where your initial application is denied by the social security administration?
Gary: Jason, thank you. Folks, if you or a family member is in the process of applying for social security disability benefits, I highly recommend you speak with an attorney as soon as possible regarding the application process.
But please – make sure you speak with an attorney that is a specialist in this area of the social security law.
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