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Are You Eligible to Make a Social Security Disability Claim? 

When you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will consider the following questions when considering your eligibility: 

• Are you currently working? If yes, your earnings must not exceed a monthly limit (the amount changes every year). 
• Is your medical condition severe? If yes, you will have to demonstrate evidence that your condition severely affects your basic work-related activities and that it meets the SSA’s requirements. 
• Is your condition on the SSA’s official list of impairments? If yes, you must check that it’s as severe as specified in the particular listing to prove your eligibility for disability benefits. 
• Can you return to your current or previous jobs? If you cannot perform the work duties you did before your disability, the SSA will consider your previous jobs. 
• Can you perform any other work? Even if you cannot return to your current or previous jobs, the SSA will still consider your skills, education, age, condition, and work experience to determine if you can be transferred to another job. 

If you meet these requirements for Social Security Disability, you may be considered eligible for benefits. However, you must file an application and get it approved first. This is where things get complicated, and you may want to consider turning to a Social Security Disability attorney for help. 

Why Do You Need a Social Security Disability Attorney?

Before you contact an attorney, you probably want to know their role in the application process and how they can help. Here are some of the things an attorney can help you with when pursuing Social Security Disability benefits: 

• Explain your eligibility status. A skilled attorney can evaluate your eligibility to claim SSDI benefits by investigating your disability, the severity of your condition, whether or not you can work in any capacity, and more. 
• Navigate complex rules and regulations. The road to obtaining Social Security Disability benefits is often filled with many hurdles and legal complications. With legal counsel, you can navigate the system more easily and comply with the applicable rules and regulations. 
• Help you make a strong case. A Social Security Disability attorney knows exactly what you need to strengthen your claim for benefits. Your attorney will go to great lengths to compile your medical records, employment history, and other documentation to help you succeed. 
• Prepare you for the disability hearing. Attending the administrative law hearing is some of the most intimidating parts of pursuing disability benefits. With legal counsel, you will be better prepared for what’s to come. 
• Reduce the risk of denial. When you have an attorney in your corner, you are less likely to make mistakes that often lead to denials. These mistakes can include missing deadlines, not providing enough information in the application form, and making misleading statements, among others. 
• Improve your chances of approval. Studies have shown that individuals represented by an attorney are more likely to be successful in obtaining SSDI benefits. 
• Relieve stress. Applying for disability benefits can be both emotionally and mentally taxing. With an attorney representing you, you do not have to tackle this difficult process on your own and can focus on your health and well-being. 

At Coenen Law Firm, we strive to make obtaining disability benefits as easy as possible and give your case the attention it deserves. While the path to Social Security Disability benefits can be daunting and frustrating, I am committed to handling your case with the dedication necessary to help you obtain the benefits you deserve, no matter what that entails.

Social Security Disability Attorney Serving Monroe, Louisiana

For more than 10 years, I have been helping hard-working men and women who are unable to work see their claim for Social Security Disability benefits approved. By assisting you throughout the application process, I can take some of the worry off your shoulders. Do not hesitate to contact Coenen Law Firm today to discuss your case. I provide free initial consultations.