FAQs Category: Social Security Disability Income

You must have worked long enough in a job that is covered by Social Security and you must have a disability that qualifies under the administration guidelines. We can help you determine if you meet both these factors.

A work credit is equivalent to a certain amount of wages for a given year. You must earn four of these credits per year.

The number of work credits you need to qualify for disability benefits generally depends on the age at which you became disabled. Generally, you need 40 credits, 20 of which were earned in the past 10 years, ending with the year you became disabled. However, younger workers may qualify with…

Generally, most people’s initial applications are denied. We can help you with the subsequent appeals process. It will consist of a reconsideration stage as well as a stage that involves a hearing before an administrative law judge. There are two more appeal stages — an appeals council and appearing in…

We know exactly what the SSA is looking for when evaluating an SSD application or appeal. We know how to cut through the red tape, gather essential documentation and persuasively advocate on your behalf. Also, our fees are dictated by federal law, so we recover only a small percentage if…