Social Security Disability Requirements
If you are suffering from a condition that will not allow you to work, you may be entitled to seek Social Security Disability benefits. There are specific criteria that must be met in order to qualify for benefits, and the process can be extremely complex. Be sure that you have an experienced South Carolina Social Security Disability attorney by your side who knows the law and can help to protect your interests.
At the law firm of Kathryn Williams, P.A., we represent clients throughout the Greenville area and upstate South Carolina in all aspects of SSDI cases. We have extensive experience in these matters, and we are committed to helping you obtain the benefits you have earned. Attorney Tom J. Ervin leads our Social Security Disability practice. He has been a lawyer for more than 30 years, and he has complete understanding of Social Security law and procedure.
Understanding the Criteria for SSDI Eligibility
The SSDI eligibility requirements are very specific and are rigidly applied in order to determine your right to Social Security benefits. In general, people with insured status who are unable to perform any type of work for at least one year have the right to apply for Social Security benefits. You must have worked a requisite number of consecutive quarters and regularly paid into Social Security in order to obtain insured status.
It is also important that you have medical records which show the progression of your condition so that you have objective medical findings to support your claim for disability. If you have been denied Social Security benefits on your initial application, do not fear. The majority of initial applications are denied. Mr. Ervin can help you request a reconsideration and represent you in the appeals process if the reconsideration does not return a favorable result.
Discuss Your Case With a Lawyer
Contact our office today for a free initial consultation about your Social Security Disability claim. In Greenville, you can reach us by phone at 864-640-8430. In upstate South Carolina, call us toll free at 1-877-548-8754. You can also reach us via e-mail. There are no up-front attorney's fees — we are paid from any benefits we secure on your behalf. If we don't recover benefits for you, there is no fee.
