Maine Social Security Disability Attorneys – ME Disability Benefits Lawyers
Maine residents who are disabled and need financial assistance may be eligible to file a claim for Social Security benefits. However, many of these claims are initially denied and disabled people go without the compensation they need to survive. A Maine Social Security lawyer can help, by offering legal representation and recommendations for improving the success of a claim.
The federal government offers several programs that provide financial assistance to disabled people. People who have previously worked and paid Social Security tax are eligible to apply for the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program.
Another federal program available to disabled people is Supplementary Security Income, or SSI. Unlike SSDI, SSI is based upon financial need instead of the disabled person’s previous payment of Social Security tax. Maine is among several states that adds money to the federal benefit offered through SSI.
Whether a disabled person is applying to SSDI or SSI, he or she must be completely disabled, meaning that the injury or illness is severe enough to prevent the disabled individual from earning a living.
In order to receive Social Security Disability, an individual must submit an application that documents previous earnings and payment of Social Security tax, as well as proof of the disabling medical condition. The Social Security Administration then submits the claim to the Maine agency, who will handle the review and investigation of the claim. Those applying for SSI must also submit an application with proof of the disabling medical condition, as well as the reason for financial need.
Understanding what type of injury or illness constitutes a disability can be confusing. The Social Security Administration maintains a list of specific medical conditions and emotional conditions that meet the disability criteria. However, even if a person has one of the stated conditions, proving that within a claim can often be challenging. Claims must contain medical records and reports that clearly establish the disabling condition, and sometimes a claim may be denied simply because the claims adjuster didn’t understand the information submitted.
Disability claims are often rejected for a variety of reasons – and often the disabled person struggles with the mountain of paperwork and time-consuming process of filing an appeal. A Maine Social Security lawyer can offer valuable assistance. Attorneys familiar with Social Security claims know what the SSA looks for when evaluating claims. Often applicants don’t understand how to present the information needed or leave out a medical report by mistake – and a disability lawyer can review the claim to make sure it contains everything that it should.
Disabled Maine residents who need help with their Social Security claims should contact a Maine Social Security lawyer immediately
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