Social Security Disability
Why Most SSD Applications are Denied
| June 27th, 2016
Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits exist to help the disabled people of our community survive once they are unable to work. Although SSD benefits won’t make anyone rich, they can be the difference between making ends meet and abject poverty. SSD is an extension of the Social Security Act of 1935, which set aside funds specifically for Americans who can no longer earn an income on their own due to a disability. Unfortunately, securing those benefits can be harder than you might think. More than two-thirds of all SSD initial applications are denied, leaving thousands of disabled Americans without benefits every year. The application process itself can be complex and confusing, but the reason most are denied is the applicant did not provide adequate proof to satisfy the government’s definition of disabled, and therefore did not qualify for benefits. To qualify, an individual must be unable to do any work due to their disability, not just the work they did before. For instance, if you were a mechanic and became disabled, you must prove that you are unable do any job, not just work on cars. Proving that on your own can be difficult, which is why you need a lawyer on your side. If you’ve been denied benefits, call our experienced San Francisco Social Security Disability lawyers today for a free consultation. We’ve helped others just like you get the benefits they deserve. We’re ready to do the same for you.Winning Your Social Security Disability Appeal
| May 2nd, 2016
The Social Security system is one of the America’s greatest accomplishments. It provides financial support to millions of hard-working people at the end of their careers to help them make ends meet during their golden years. President Roosevelt signed the Social Security Act into law on August 14, 1935. Twenty years later, Social Security was expanded to provide financial assistance to our disabled citizens who can no longer work. As a result, we all pay at least 6% of our income to make sure these vital benefits continue for those who need them. At Berg Injury Lawyers, we dedicate our time to help disabled Americans get the Social Security Disability benefits they deserve. Why do these individuals need a lawyer to secure benefits? More than two-thirds of initial applicants are denied benefits, and with a lawyer, they have the best chance of winning their appeal. That’s why so many people turn to Berg Injury Lawyers after their initial application is denied. We know the system and can help them navigate the process with confidence. If you’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits, give us a call today. Our San Francisco Social Security Disability attorneys are ready to hear the specifics of your case and work to get you the benefits you deserve.The Process of Getting Approved for Social Security Disability in California
| August 4th, 2015
Suffering from a debilitating injury or illness can be a financial strain due to the overwhelming medical bills that can accompany such a condition combined with an inability to work and earn income. Fortunately, many who are facing these types of circumstances may be capable of qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits; however, our California Social Security Disability attorneys at Berg Injury Lawyers say the process to receive such compensation can be long and arduous. First, you must have worked long enough to qualify for benefits. This is determined using a credit system. American workers are awarded credits for the income they earn. In 2015, one credit is awarded for every $1,220 that is earned. Workers can only earn up to four credits per year, and many of the credits must have been earned in the past ten years. If you’ve worked long enough to receive benefits, then the Social Security Administration will begin determining if your condition is severe enough to warrant assistance. This determination can be complicated due to inconsistencies in decisions among caseworkers or judges and the fact that each condition must meet specific and different criteria. Many claims are initially denied because of factors like these, but a majority of applicants who enter the appeal process get the benefits they deserve. The director of the Stanford Institute of Economic Policy Research, Mark Duggan, explains in an article published by Stanford News that more than half of individuals who apply for Social Security Disability benefits are initially denied and enter the appeals process. Of those individuals, an estimated 60 percent of claims are later approved. Our California personal injury lawyers at Berg Injury Lawyers understand how complicated the Social Security Disability approval and appeals processes can be. That’s why we’re here to help if you’re struggling to get the Social Security Disability benefits you need and deserve. We’re here to answer your questions anytime—day or night. Just call (800) 400-2374.
