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When will my benefits start coming?

You typically start receiving benefits as soon as your claim is approved. This can happen in as little as three months, though it can take a year or longer. Once your claim is approved, you will receive back benefits, minus our attorney fee.

For Social Security DisabilityAn impairment that qualifies as a disability under Social Security Administration (SSA) guidelines must be quite serious. The impairment must render the applicant unable to perform any substantial gainful activity — that is, the applicant must not be able to earn more than a minimum amount of money, determined each year by the SSA. The impairment must completely disable the applicant from working. It must be expected to last for a year, have already lasted a year or be expected to cause the applicant's death. But this is not the end of the qualifying tests. claims, your back benefits will begin from the date you became disabled. For Supplemental Security IncomeA Federal supplemental income program funded by general tax revenues (not Social Security taxes). It helps aged, blind, and disabled people, who have little or no income by providing monthly cash payments to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter. claims, your benefits will begin from the date of your initial application.

How much does your firm charge?

Our fees are set by federal law and paid by the Social Security Administration out of any award of back benefits. The fee is 25% of the back benefits up to a maximum of $6000, whichever is less. Additionally, it is a contingent fee, which means unless we obtain a favorable outcome, you owe us nothing. We do not ask our clients to reimburse any costs associated with the claim. We understand you need that money for more important things.

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