North Carolina Social Security Disability Lawyers

Social Security Disability Insurance is intended for individuals who can no longer work due to a severe disability. With this government program, money is withdrawn from employees' paychecks and allocated into a fund for those people who have fallen out of work because of their disabilities. Social Security Disability Insurance is monitored by the Social Security Administration, which reviews each case to ensure that only truly deserving people receive this financial support.

Qualifying for Social Security Disability Insurance

In order to obtain Social Security Disability insurance, an applicant must normally satisfy two criteria - the amount of time worked and the nature of the disability. While this may seem relatively cut-and-dry, these two requirements can get quite complex.  For example, it can be difficult to determine the amount of time one must work in order to qualify for SSDI.  Typically, working five of the last 10 years will qualify you for SSDI benefits. As for the nature of the disability, a person must be able to demonstrate its severity.  Does the disability render this person incapable of proceeding with current work duties?  Does a person's disability affect their ability to start a new job?  A disability refers to any condition, illness, or injury that affects a person's ability to work.  Based on this definition, disabilities can include cancer, multiple sclerosis, chronic heart disease, mental disorders, being HIV positive, rheumatoid arthritis, or any other serious medical condition that compromises one's ability to work.

How a NC Social Security Disability Attorney Can Help

If you have acquired a serious medical condition that will likely keep you from working in the next year, our team of experienced North Carolina Social Security Disability lawyers can provide you with sound legal advice and trusted guidance.  While the Social Security Administration usually denies initial claims, you can trust us to work hard to further document the severity of your disability, and file your appeal request within the 60-day time period.  Whether it takes six months or two years, we will remain steadfast throughout this often lengthy process, and use all of our resources to help you obtain any SSDI benefits you may deserve.

If you would like to discuss your rights in regards to SSDI benefits in more detail, please don't hesitate to contact a North Carolina Social Security Disability attorney at Lanier Law Group today to schedule a free consultation with our dedicated legal team.

Please visit our Social Security Disability website for additional information.