Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits monthly payments to individuals with disabilities who qualify for them. If you are under 65 years of age, have been unable to work for over a year, and have worked legally and paid your taxes for five of the past ten years in the United States you may be eligible to receive disability payments per month.

In this article, we, Casa de la Justicia, will review common FAQs regarding Social Security disability benefits. Many of our clients come to us with many questions, and often try to do research on disability payments on their own. However, we understand how frustrating overwhelming it can be to navigate this process alone, which is why working with an experienced disability lawyer at Casa de la Justicia is a better option  With our experience filing more than 3,000 applications for SSDI benefits each year, we know how to present a strong case and increase the probability of success. 

Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits is a crucial step to see if you can qualify for the disability monthly payments. However, you don’t have to do this on your own: we are here for you. Casa de la Justicia has an experienced team of lawyers and case managers who will completely and accurately fill out the application, complete all other documents required and gather the medical evidence so that your case can be presented in the way that the SSA expects.

Am I eligible for SSDI benefits?

SSA has three key requirements:

• Being under the age of 65 and not yet receiving retirement benefits from social security.
• Having worked legally  and paid taxes into your social security account for ive of the last ten years.
• Having a medical condition that prevents you from returning to your past work or  other work and that your disability meets the guidelines established by SSA for disability benefits.

The best way of evaluating the strength of your claim is to work with a disability lawyer. Call Casa de la Justicia at 1-800-840404 today for a free consultation.

When should an SSDI claim be presented?

SSDI claims to receive monthly payments for life should be presented as soon as possible, so that you can access the benefits that you deserve. If you are unable to work for a year or more, calling Casa de la Justicia is the first step to present your claim.

How do I proceed if I have been denied?

It’s important to bear in mind that only about 39% of first time applicants get approved for monthly disability payments for life by the SSA. If you have been denied you only have 30 days to present an appeal. Casa de la Justicia will help you file this appeal and will also represent you in front of a judge to hear your case if necessary. All this support without it costing you a dime from your pocket.

Casa de la Justicia is here to help you in every stage of the SSDI process, call us today at 1-800-8404040 to learn how to continue after a denial or to start the initial application process now.

How long is the SSDI process?

The SSDI is divided into the following stages:

• Initital Application: 4-8 months
• If initial is denied, file a appeal, called Reconsideration: 4-8 months
• If appeal is denied, request a Administrative Law Hearing: 6-12 months

Because the process is long and time-consuming, we at Casa de la Justicia recommend starting as soon as possible, so that you can get your monthly payments, if eligible. To learn more about qualifying for SSDI, call us now.