Social Security Disability

According to Insurancenews.net, the Social Security Administration (SSA) recently announced new medical conditions that are being added to the Compassionate Allowances program. This program, created in 2008, was established to more quickly identify initial disability claims that qualify for Social Security benefits based on a predetermined list of medical conditions and diseases. As a result of the Allowances program, many disability claimants can receive their benefits in a matter of weeks. The SSA reports that more than 60,000 claimants received “fast-track assistance” through this program in 2011, and annually between five and six percent of disability claims qualify for this type of assistance.

The new conditions will provide vital assistance to individuals who meet the qualifications to receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The added conditions will take effect in August and include a variety of diseases, but primarily covered will be rare diseases, cancers, and neurologic disorders. Several of the new conditions affect children, who may also be eligible to receive disability benefits through the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI).

An estimated 3 million people apply for SSDI benefits each year, and those with medical conditions that fall under the Compassionate Allowances program benefit from this effort to speed up their claims through the disability review process. SSDI, which operates separately from the Social Security retirement and SSI (Supplemental Security Income) programs, is a federally mandated disability insurance program that provides monthly benefits to certain individuals. Persons who are under full retirement age (age 65 or older) that can no longer work because of a severe disability are eligible for SSDI benefits.

The guidelines and criteria for receiving SSDI benefits can be confusing, and the application process can be overwhelming for claimants. For assistance with your SSDI claim, contact a Tennessee Social Security Disability lawyer with Massey & Associates, P.C. We are knowledgeable about Social Security Disability and stay abreast of new rules and changes, and can help you successfully file your claim and receive the financial assistance you need. For a free consultation, please call (423) 697-4529.

When a person becomes disabled, it can bring about a host of new challenges, including mounting medical bills, prescriptions, and court hearings, which leaves little time for an individual to actually recover. Another difficulty that one may encounter is filing for a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim, which may take a very long time and has a high possibility of being denied if the application process isn’t completed with total accuracy. SSDI provides assistance for those who are disabled, and getting assistance from a third party, such as a Tennessee Social Security Disability lawyer, can help the process of filing for a claim and getting the benefits you are entitled to.

Here are some reasons to get professional assistance with your claim:

• An experienced SSDI attorney knows what information is needed on which deadline and can help you file and complete all of your documents on time. The paperwork for this type of claim can be overwhelming, so getting aid can help you complete all paperwork and meet any deadlines.
• Remembering every medication an applicant has taken, every medical professional they’ve seen, and every treatment they have undergone is actually a very important part of filing for a claim. This can be extremely difficult for anyone, let alone a person who may have a lengthy medical history due to a disability, so a knowledgeable attorney will have the resources to obtain your medical records.
• The language and legal issues involved in a Social Security Disability claim can be very confusing, especially for a first time applicant. Having help from a legal professional can make these things much easier to understand, and can help you make sense of complicated issues throughout the entire process.
• Finally, in the unfortunate event your claim is denied, a lawyer can help you expedite the appeals process by drafting a pre-hearing memorandum explaining why you meet the Social Security guidelines. A SSDI attorney can help you win your claim so you can get the money you need to live your life.

The process of filing a Social Security Disability Insurance claim can be tedious, difficult, and overwhelming. To simplify an already tough process, the Social Security lawyers of Massey & Associates, P.C. can help you get your claim filed quickly and smoothly to limit any interruption in your recovery. For a free consultation, please call (423) 697-4529.