Fort Lauderdale Social Security Disability Myths Attorney

There are a lot of misconceptions about the SSDI and SSI claims process. It is important for anyone who is disabled, unable to work, and seeking SSDI or SSI benefits to learn all he or she can about the initial claim filing as well as the appeals process. At the Social Security Disability Law Firm, P.A., we inform clients of the process and their options every step of the way. Boca Raton SSD eligibility and application process attorney Chris R. Borgia has dedicated his career to helping clients with a disability seek the benefits they are entitled to.

Common Social Security Disability Myths

Every applicant is denied the first time they apply — Wrong. Although many first-time applicants are denied when applying for SSDI benefits, not everyone is. After an initial claim is denied, the claimant can appeal the decision. Learn more about claim denials and the appeals process.

I can file for SSDI benefits at any time — Wrong. You must file a SSDI claim within five years of when you last worked. After this, your eligibility expires, and you have limited options for proceeding. Additionally, it is in your best interests to begin the process as soon as possible because it can take a very long time — years, possibly — to have your claim processed.

There are certain disabilities or conditions that automatically qualify a person for SSDI/SSI benefits — Wrong. Although certain disabilities and conditions are named in the Impairment Listing Manual used by the Social Security Administration, nobody is ever automatically approved for SSDI benefits. Each claim is evaluated individually and based on medical evidence.

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Contact a Boca Raton SSD eligibility and application process attorney to schedule a free initial consultation about Social Security Disability myths. Our offices are located in Miami, Fort Lauderdale, and Boca Raton.