Looking for disability lawyers in Advance, NC? If you live in Advance, NC and can’t work due to a mental or physical impairment, you may qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security has two programs that can help: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). No matter which program you qualify for, we can help you file for disability or appeal a denied claim.
If you or someone you know is unable to work and interested in applying for or appealing denied Social Security Disability benefits in Advance, NC, call us today at (336) 793-9680 to schedule your free consultation.
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Do I Qualify for Disability?
In our practice as Advance, NC Disability Lawyers, we are often asked: “Do I qualify for disability?” We have answered that question before on our blog, but it’s always good to revisit Social Security’s definition of a disability:
The definition of disability under Social Security is different than other programs. Social Security pays only for total disability. There are no payments for partial disability or for short-term disability.
The Social Security Administration considers you disabled under Social Security rules if:
- You cannot do work that you did before;
- They decide that you cannot adjust to other work because of your medical condition(s); and
- Your disability has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year or to result in death.
This is a strict definition of disability. Social Security program rules assume that working families have access to other resources to provide support during periods of short-term disabilities, including workers’ compensation, insurance, savings, and investments.
While this definition is clear, there are many reasons you may or may not qualify for disability. It’s important to work with a professional to avoid mistakes and missed deadlines. If you have a severe physical or mental condition preventing you from working for 12 months or more, contact us today. Let us assess your situation. We will help you apply for any Social Security Disability Insurance benefits you qualify for or appeal a denied disability claim. There is no fee unless we win.
What is a Typical Disability Payment?
The payment disability claimants receive depends on which Social Security program they qualify for. The federal Social Security Disability Insurance Program (SSDI) pays benefits based on your average lifetime earnings. The federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits based on the SSI federal benefit rate less any countable income you may have.
The AIME determines your monthly benefit amount for SSDI. Generally speaking, the more you have in qualified earnings, the more your benefit will be. The max monthly payment for SSDI in 2022 is $3,333.
Maximum Federal Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payment amounts increase with the cost-of-living increases that apply to Social Security benefits. The latest such increase, 5.9 percent, becomes effective January 2022.
For 2022, the maximum benefit is $841 monthly for individuals, and $1,261 for eligible couples.
Should I Hire Advance, NC Social Security Disability Lawyers?
Studies show that claimants who work with disability lawyers have better outcomes. Collins Price, PLLC is a local firm with experienced, licensed disability lawyers in Advance, NC who have been practicing for decades. We are kind and client-focused, with over 100, 5-Star Google Reviews to date.
We will help you navigate the confusing and lengthy disability application and appeals processes by doing the following:
- Meeting with you or discussing your options by phone or in person
- Preparing and filing all documents (including support documents) at the initial application stage if appropriate.
- Filing an appeal if your disability claim is denied.
- Representing you at an appeal hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
Contact Advance Social Security Disability Lawyers Today
If you live in Advance, NC and are currently applying for Social Security disability programs, or, if you are appealing a denied disability claim, we may be able to help. Call us today at (336) 793-9680. Or, complete the form below to request a free consultation.
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Advance (pronounced with the stress on the first syllable is an unincorporated community and census-designated place (CDP) in Davie County, North Carolina, United States. It is seventy-five miles northeast of Charlotte. As of the 2010 census it had a population of 1,138.It is located along North Carolina Highway 801 just south of Bermuda Run. Advance is part of the Piedmont Triad region of North Carolina.