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Social Security Disability Benefits are paid by the Federal Government to those who are unable to work for a period expected to last for 12 months or more.
Filng for Social Security is a long and sometimes confusing process. Almost 80 percent of those applying for social security are denied on their initial application. That is why it is necessary to have an experience attorney help with the appeals process. There are three levels of appeal, and each appeal must be filed within 60 days of the previous denial or the claim is ended and must be refiled as a new claim. Failing to file a timely appeal can add years to your attempt to obtain benefits.
There are two types of benefits payable under social security. Disability Benefits are paid to those who have paid into social security thru their employment. Supplement Security Income of SSI, is payable to those who meet the disability requirements, but have not paid into social security. These benefits pay less money than social security and are need based. This means that if there is income in the household, or other resources available, you may not qualify for a monetary payment.
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