What Factors Do the Social Security Administration Look At to Determine If You Qualify For Social Security?
Imagine that the SSA has received your applications and is now in the process of reviewing it. What do they look for?
First off, they will make sure that you have sent in all the required paperwork and met the minimum requirements to be considered, which can be found here. Failure to do so will call for immediate disqualification, and you can expect a rejection letter headed your way.
Unlike a car accident or work injury claim, the Social Security disability system takes a look at your entire background, not just the physical injury you sustained. They will take into account any unrelated, pre-existing medical conditions that you may have, your education level, any psychiatric problems, and what kind of work training you have had.
Why is this Necessary?
The government considers the entire person as a whole before making their determination. This is a good thing-trust me. That means that if you have had a back injury, arthritis, or any other condition, it will be more favorable for your disability case.
However, this makes it even more crucial to provide the SSA will all possible documentations, from medical records to school report cards, because the SSA will also take into consideration your age, education, and past work history. If you are older, have less education, and work in heavy labor, it will be easier for you to get benefits.
Finding the Right Social Security Disability Lawyer
At the Jurewitz Law Group, we understand that choosing the right Social Security disability lawyer in California can be difficult. Many lawyers claim to be experts in the field, but they may not put the time and attention-to-detail as our office. Our SSD/SSI lawyers are dedicated to getting our claimants the money they need and deserve and have a strong staff to make sure it happens. Call our San Diego office at 1-888-233-5020.
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- How to handle your personal injury claim
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