Do You Qualify for SS Disability Benefits?


South Carolina Social Security Lawyers

Social Security Administration’s
Disability Qualifying Test

To determine whether you qualify for Social Security disability benefits, try our guide step-by-step guide below. If you still have questions about your eligibility for Social Security benefits in South Carolina, please contact our South Carolina Social Security Disability Attorneys at 888-490-2847.

1. Are you working?

If you are working and your earnings average more than $1,180 a month, you generally cannot be considered disabled. If you are not working, proceed to question 2.

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Disability Benefits: Click Here to learn how to Apply

Individuals who believe that they qualify for Social Security Disability can get benefits by submitting an application on the internet, over the phone, or in person at a local Social Security Administration (SSA) office.

However, due to the large volume of applications received by the SSA, denial rates at this stage are above 60%.

As a result it is recommended that you familiarize yourself with the entire application process, organize medical records and other paperwork.  It is also important to contact an attorney or before submitting your initial application.

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Social Security FAQ


Social Security Disability Benefits

What Can I Do To Help My Claim for Social Security Benefits?

You can improve your chances of recovery if you are persistent. Do not give up the first time your claim is denied. Statistically, claimants who employ an attorney to represent them are much more likely to win than those who go without representation. This is because lawyers know what limitations need to be established to help you qualify and develop the evidence to prove they are present.

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