- Do I qualify for SSD?
- How do I apply for SSD?
- My claim was denied. What are my next steps?
- Am I eligible for SSI benefits?
- I get a Social Security check. Can I also get SSI?
- What can I do if my SSI application is rejected?
- How does railroad disability differ from Social Security Disability?
- Am I entitled to railroad disability benefits?
- I was injured on the railroad. Can I get FELA benefits?
- Does receiving veterans’ disability benefits mean I can’t work?
- My disability occurred after I separated from the service. Am I still eligible for veterans’ disability?
- I never served in combat. Do I still qualify for veterans’ benefits?
- My disability keeps me from working, but I can’t pay the bills with the veterans’ disability benefits I receive. What can I do?
Do I qualify for SSD?
If you have a medical condition, disabling injury or terminal illness that is expected to prevent you from working for a year or longer, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. To qualify, you must have worked in a job covered by Social Security and have paid Social Security taxes on your wages. The Social Security Administration has rules and standards for determining eligibility for disability benefits. Essentially, your disability must be total and prevent you from holding any kind of gainful employment. If you are 31 years or older, you must have worked five of the last 10 years.
The Cleveland disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have over 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain SSD, Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and other disability benefits. In that time, we have built a substantial record of success in helping clients get what they deserve. Our attorneys stand ready to assist residents of Cleveland, Akron and surrounding areas, as well as Canton, Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, Parma, Warren, Youngstown and surrounding areas.
If you or a loved one has questions about an SSD claim in the Cleveland or Akron area, or if you want to appeal a denied claim, contact an experienced Social Security disability lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-728-7528, or use our online contact form. We offer a free initial consultation.
How do I apply for SSD?
You can gather your medical records and work history and visit your local Social Security office on your own. You’ll quickly discover the complexity of the SSD claims process. Enlisting the help of an experienced SSD attorney to guide you through the process gives you the best chance of presenting your strongest application for disability benefits.
The knowledgeable disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have more than 30 years of experience in helping disabled individuals obtain SSD and other disability benefits. We help residents in Cleveland, Akron and across Ohio at any stage in the SSD application or appeals process. We offer a free initial consultation, and any attorneys’ fees are based only on the amount we obtain for you.
Contact an experienced Ohio Social Security disability lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-728-7528, or use our online contact form, if you or a loved one needs legal assistance with a disability claim.
My claim was denied. What are my next steps?
You are not alone. In 2009, 65 percent of initial SSD claims were denied, according to the Social Security Administration. Fortunately, you can appeal the denial of your SSD claim. Your next step should be to contact an experienced Ohio SSD benefits lawyer for a free case evaluation. A knowledgeable Cleveland SSD attorney can help you pursue your disability claim through several levels of appeals to obtain the benefits that you’re seeking. We will review your claim and develop a strategy to reverse the denial, if we believe that is possible based on our extensive experience handling many claims.
The knowledgeable Ohio disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have more than 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain SSD and other disability benefits. We can help at any stage in the SSD application or appeals process. Whether you are in Cleveland, Akron or other areas of Ohio, one of our SSD attorneys is ready to help. We offer a free initial consultation, and any attorneys’ fees are based only on the amount we obtain for you.
Contact the Disparti Law Group, P.A. toll free at 866-728-7528 or use our online contact form if you or a loved one in the Cleveland or Akron area needs legal assistance with a disability claim or an appeal of a denied claim. It’s important to contact us today so you don’t waive any legal rights you have to SSD and other disability benefits.
Am I eligible for SSI benefits?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is based on financial need. People who have not paid enough money into the Social Security system through employment to provide a Social Security Disability (SSD) benefit may apply for SSI if they meet other eligibility criteria. If you are 65 or older, blind or otherwise disabled, and a U.S. citizen or are otherwise in the U.S. legally, you may be eligible for supplemental income.
The Social Security Administration will determine whether you receive SSI based on your income and assets, which includes real estate (not including your home), cash, bank accounts, and stocks and bonds. If you are married, a portion of your spouse’s income will be counted. If you get SSD payments, that benefit counts as income.
To receive SSI, if you are single, your assets cannot exceed $2,000. If you are married your assets as a couple cannot be more than $3,000.
The disability benefits attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., are ready to help disabled persons in Illinois obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability (SSD) and other monthly assistance. Whether you are in Chicago, Aurora, Evanston, Naperville, Champaign-Urbana, Waukegan, Rockford, Bloomington, Elgin, or elsewhere in Illinois, one of our Illinois Social Security disability lawyers is ready to help you.
Contact a disability benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-812-1332, or use our online contact form today. The case review is free, and you don’t pay us any attorneys fees unless you win your case.
I get a Social Security check. Can I also get SSI?
Any Social Security benefits you receive will be calculated as income when the Social Security Administration considers your assets to decide whether you are eligible for SSI. A single applicant’s assets, including other Social Security benefits, cannot exceed $2,000. A married couple’s combined assets, which include a portion of the spouse’s income, cannot be more than $3,000.
The Chicago disability benefits attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., are ready to help disabled persons in Illinois obtain Supplemental Security Income (SSI), Social Security Disability (SSD) and other monthly assistance. Whether you are in Chicago, Aurora, Evanston, Naperville, Champaign-Urbana, Waukegan, Rockford, Bloomington, Elgin, or elsewhere in Illinois, one of our Illinois Social Security disability lawyers is ready to assist you.
Contact a disability benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-812-1332, or use our online contact form today. We charge you nothing for your first consultation. In fact, you don’t owe use any attorneys fees unless your case is successful.
What can I do if my SSI application is rejected?
In 2009, a total 269,000 elderly and disabled individuals were receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits in Illinois. Many of these deserving people initially had their SSI benefit applications denied. You have a right to appeal any Social Security Administration decision, and in many cases can benefit greatly by doing so.
The disability benefits attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., are ready to help disabled persons in Illinois appeal improper decisions about SSI, SSD and other monthly assistance. Whether you are in Chicago, Aurora, Evanston, Naperville, Champaign-Urbana, Waukegan, Rockford, Bloomington, Elgin, or elsewhere in Illinois, one of our Illinois SSI lawyers is ready to get started on your claim.
For a free case review, call the Chicago Social Security benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-812-1332, or use our online contact form now.
How does railroad disability differ from Social Security Disability?
The Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) was set up in the early years of the 20th century to provide retirement and disability benefits to railroad workers. It is similar to Social Security but it serves as a substitute program for railroad employees.
The RRB administers two disability benefit programs (Social Security has only one) and one regular retirement benefit. Railroad employees temporarily unable to work because of injury or illness may also be eligible for benefits through the RRB.
If you were hurt while working in a railroad job, the experienced railroad accident attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., are ready to fight to get you the Illinois disability compensation you deserve. The railroad disability and injury attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., know the ins and outs of claims involving both the Railroad Retirement Board (RBB) disability system and the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA).
For a free initial consultation, contact us today. Simply call 866-812-1332 or fill out our online contact form.
Am I entitled to railroad disability benefits?
Railroad employees qualify for total disability benefits (also called “disability freeze”) from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) when they are permanently disabled from all work and have at least 120 months (10 years) of creditable service in railroad work.
Railroad employees qualify for occupational disability from the RRB when they have at least 240 months (20 years) of creditable service in railroad work and are permanently disabled because of their “regular railroad occupation.”
Under a third program, the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), railroad workers qualify for compensation if they are injured on the job through the negligence or recklessness of an employer, co-worker or equipment manufacturer.
A railroad employee obtains total disability (disability freeze) and occupational disability benefits through an application process. The injured or ill employee must pursue a lawsuit to obtain a court order awarding FELA benefits.
The Illinois disability attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have extensive experience in representing railroad workers in the application process for Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits and in FELA benefit lawsuits. The attorneys at Disparti Law Group are also experienced in appealing negative RRB rulings.
If you have questions concerning Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits or your FELA claim, e-mail us or call toll free at 866-812-1332 today. Our Chicago railroad disability lawyers will review your claim for no charge. In fact, you pay attorneys fees only after you recover benefits.
I was injured on the railroad. Can I get FELA benefits?
There are three conditions that a railroad worker must demonstrate for a successful Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) claim.
- The railroad employee must have been hurt “on the job.” Any incident linked to the course and scope of the railroad worker’s employment may be considered “on the job.” It is not limited to when the employee was aboard a train, in a train station or at a rail yard.
- The railroad employee must have been hurt because of negligence on the part of their employer, a co-worker or an equipment manufacturer. Because FELA claims are decided according to “comparative negligence,” if any amount of negligence is assigned to the employer, co-worker or manufacturer, the railroad employee is entitled to some amount of compensation.
- The railroad must have been involved in interstate commerce at the time of the incident, which is almost always the case.
In addition, a FELA claim requires a lawsuit. A court must rule that benefits are warranted.
The Chicago railroad injury attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have extensive experience in pursuing FELA benefit lawsuits for railroad workers. Whether you are in Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Elgin, Champaign-Urbana, Evanston, Rockford, or anywhere across Illinois and the United States, our railroad disability attorneys are ready to assist you.
If you need help to pursue a FELA claim, e-mail us or call toll free at 866-812-1332. At Disparti Law Group, P.A., your initial consultation is free. There is no risk, so call us today.
Does receiving veterans’ disability benefits mean I can’t work?
Receiving veterans’ disability benefits does not mean you cannot work. Most disabled veterans have jobs.
A veteran may receive benefits because they are partially or totally disabled. The Veterans Administration (VA) will assign the veteran a disability rating between 0 percent and 100 percent, and determine the monetary amount of the benefit according to the rating. Only those with the highest ratings are expected to be unable to hold a job.
The Illinois veterans’ disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., know how to build a strong case for veterans’ disability compensation. Our benefits attorneys have decades of experience fighting for all types of benefits. Whether you are in Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Cicero, Bolingbrook, Oak Lawn, Wheaton, or elsewhere in Illinois, one of our Illinois veterans’ disability benefits attorneys is ready to help you.
Contact us toll free at 866-812-1332, or use our online contact form, today for assistance with a service-related disability claim. Disparti Law Group, P.A., handles disability cases on a contingency-fee basis. That means you pay only if you recover benefits.
My disability occurred after I separated from the service. Am I still eligible for veterans’ benefits?
If a veteran becomes disabled after leaving the military, they may be eligible for veterans’ disability benefits if they have low income, can demonstrate that their disability is linked to their service, and their service was during a time of war. This benefit is known as “improved pension” or “non-service connected pension.”
The difficulty of a non-service connected pension claim is showing that the veteran’s disability was caused by their military service.
The Chicago veterans’ disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., know how to build a strong case for veterans’ disability compensation. Whether you are in Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Cicero, Bolingbrook, Oak Lawn, Wheaton, or elsewhere in Illinois, one of our Illinois veterans’ disability benefits attorneys is ready to help you.
Contact us toll free at 866-812-1332 or use our online contact form today for assistance with a service-related disability. Our Illinois veterans’ disability lawyers will review your claim free of charge. There’s nothing to lose, because you don’t pay unless you win.
I never served in combat. Do I still qualify for veterans’ benefits?
Many service members who never served in combat suffer from injuries or diseases acquired or made worse during active military duty. Their lack of combat duty does not affect their eligibility for service-connected disability compensation.
The Chicago veterans’ disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., can build a strong case for veterans’ disability compensation. Our benefits attorneys have decades of experience fighting for all types of benefits. Whether you are in Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Cicero, Bolingbrook, Oak Lawn, Wheaton, or elsewhere in Illinois, one of our Illinois veterans’ disability benefits attorneys is ready to help you.
Contact our Illinois veterans’ benefits lawyers toll free at 866-812-1332, or use our online contact form, today for assistance with a service-related disability.
I did not serve in combat. Do I still qualify for benefits as a disabled veteran?
A lack of combat duty does not affect eligibility for service-connected disability compensation. Many veterans of the armed forces who never served in combat suffer from injuries or diseases acquired or made worse because of their active duty service.
Find out how the Cleveland veterans’ disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., can help you. We have handled claims for disabled veterans across Ohio, and we have helped deserving vets obtain disability benefits for a wide range of service-related injuries and conditions. Whether you are in Cleveland, Akron, Canton, Elyria, Lorain, Mentor, Parma, Warren, Youngstown or surrounding areas, one of our Ohio disability benefits attorneys is ready to answer your questions.
Get in touch with an Ohio veterans’ benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., by calling toll free at 866-728-7528 or using our online contact form today. You don’t owe us anything for reviewing you claim. In fact, there are no attorneys’ fees unless your claim is successful.
My disability keeps me from working, but I can’t pay the bills with the veterans’ disability benefits I receive. What can I do?
A veteran’s disability benefit is based on how their disability is rated on a scale of 0 to 100 percent. The Veterans Administration (VA) uses a variety of medical records and documents to establish disability ratings.
If you believe you deserve a higher disability rating and, therefore, additional cash benefits, you have the right to appeal the VA’s decision regarding your disability rating. You may also be able to obtain or increase your Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Appealing VA and Social Security Administration rulings can be time-consuming and frustrating, but in many cases appeals prove to be successful.
The Illinois disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., can help you gather the information required to apply for or appeal decisions about benefits from the VA and/or the Social Security Administration. Whether you are in Chicago, Aurora, Joliet, Cicero, Bolingbrook, Oak Lawn, Wheaton, or elsewhere in Illinois, one of our disability attorneys is ready to assist you.
Contact an Illinois disability benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-812-1332, or use our online contact form today. At Disparti Law Group, P.A., your initial claim review is always free.
