Social Security Disability Lawyer

Frequently Asked Social Security Disability Benefit Questions

1. What's the difference between SSD and SSI?

SSD benefits are designed to support individuals who are disabled and cannot work, while Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are designed to support disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources. SSI benefits are also available to people aged 65 and older without disabilities who meet financial limits.

2. How can a lawyer help me with my claim for benefits?

A Social Security Disability lawyer from McDivitt Law Firm can help you with all aspects of your claim, including:

• locating medical, work, and military records,
• submitting your appeal,
• representing you during your hearing, and
• much more.

Having an experienced Colorado Social Security Disability lawyer on your side may increase your chances of getting benefits.

3. Why was I denied SSD benefits?

If you applied for SSD benefits and were denied, you did not meet the SSA's definition of a disability. You could be denied for a number of reasons, including:

• you are convicted of a crime,
• you commited fraud,
• you could not be located,
• you failed to follow prescribed therapy,
• your disability is based on a drug addiction,
• your income and resources exceed limits, or
• some other reason.

4. What should I do if I'm denied SSD benefits?

If you are denied SSD benefits, you have 60 days from the date you received the denial letter from the SSA to file an appeal. In most cases, you must file a written appeal. A Colorado Social Security Disability lawyer from McDivitt Law firm can help.

5. Can I receive SSI benefits if I'm working?

Through programs provided by the SSA, such as Ticket to Work, you can return to work while still receiving SSI benefits; however, once your income exceeds SSI requirements, you will no longer be qualified for benefits.