What Is a Disabling Condition?

Our government has established the 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. (SSDYou can get disability benefits if you: are under full retirement age, have enough Social Security credits and, have a severe medical impairment (physical or mental) that’s expected to prevent you from doing "substantial" work for a year or more, or have a condition that is expected to result in death.) and 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. (SSIA 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.) programs to provide benefits for people who cannot work due to 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. or illness.

Qualifying for benefits does not come automatically. The fact that your doctor or counselor thinks you are disabled is not enough. You must present evidence that your condition prevents you from working. What qualifies a person for SSDYou can get disability benefits if you: are under full retirement age, have enough Social Security credits and, have a severe medical impairment (physical or mental) that’s expected to prevent you from doing "substantial" work for a year or more, or have a condition that is expected to result in death. or SSIA 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. benefits? The rules are complicated and changing all the time. The Social Security Administration relies on its own rules, language, and system of complex forms to make these determinations. All of this is done without a claimant's knowledge. Once denied, the only thing a claimant will see is the unfavorable decision.

Chihak & Gustad is a law firm that helps people obtain social security benefits. We have experience in all types of 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. cases ranging from back pain to depression, including hard to measure symptoms. Our firm has helped thousands of people get the benefits they need, and we want to help you.

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Qualifying Conditions and Illnesses

Some of the qualifying physical conditions and illnesses include:

• Back pain
• Diabetes
• Arthritis
• Cancer
• Heart disease
• Fibromyalgia
• Chronic pain
• And many others

Some of the qualifying mental conditions include:

• Depression
• Anxiety
• Traumatic brain injury
• Bi-polar disorder
• Posttraumatic stress disorder
• And many others

If you do not see your condition on the above lists, do not worry. Chihak & Gustad understands the guidelines the Social Security Administration uses. If we think you qualify, we will use every possible means to obtain SSDYou can get disability benefits if you: are under full retirement age, have enough Social Security credits and, have a severe medical impairment (physical or mental) that’s expected to prevent you from doing "substantial" work for a year or more, or have a condition that is expected to result in death. or SSIA 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. benefits for you.

One Condition — Or an Array of Conditions

Often a condition such as severe back pain can lead to depression or other complications.

In these situations it is important to identify all of conditions that are contributing to your inability to work. If one condition in itself does not qualify you, that condition in combination with others may.

Chihak & Gustad has a network of doctors and medical specialists who can evaluate your conditions and provide evidence to support your claim. We will work through all stages of the process if necessary, to get the benefits you need and deserve.
Contact an SSDYou can get disability benefits if you: are under full retirement age, have enough Social Security credits and, have a severe medical impairment (physical or mental) that’s expected to prevent you from doing "substantial" work for a year or more, or have a condition that is expected to result in death. and SSIA 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. Benefits Attorney

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