Charlotte Social Security Disability Lawyer
Charlotte Social Security Disability Attorney
From Robert’s interview for the Masters of Social Security Disability series on ReelLawyers.com.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits are designed to help those who can no longer work because of a disability and who have a history of working and contributing to Social Security. The disability must last at least 12 months. SSDI — or SSD, as it is sometimes called — is a valuable program that can provide real financial support to those who may have no other means of supporting themselves.
The challenge of SSDI benefits is meeting the Social Security Administration’s qualifying requirements. The SSA requires very specific medical information to support a valid claim. Many physicians do not understand how to present a diagnosis in such a way that the SSA will accept it. When you are applying for SSDI benefits, we help doctors understand how to take the diagnoses they have developed and use them to build successful claims for SSDI benefits. We also assist clients with SSD appeals.
We offer our superior representation to those who are facing:
- Mental disabilities — Mental disabilities can be as much of a challenge as the worst physical disabilities. Depression, anxiety, post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) and other mental disabilities can make it impossible for a person to function sufficiently enough that they can hold a job.
- Physical disabilities — Injury and disease can leave people physically unable to work. Understanding how to present clear evidence of that disability in a way that the SSA will recognize is the key to securing SSDI benefits. We assist people with claims for fibromyalgia, orthopedic conditions and all other types of physical disabilities.
Questions about retiring early on SSDI? We can help you understand how this works and help you obtain benefits.
Let Us Help You Secure The Social Security Disability Benefits You Deserve
At Ayers, Whitlow & Dressler, our attorneys know how much difference SSDI benefits can make in a person’s life. We work to build the strongest cases so our clients receive the benefits they deserve. Attorney Robert A. Whitlow has more than 35 years of experience helping people secure the Social Security Disability benefits they are entitled to. During those decades of service, he has helped thousands of people navigate the SSDI process. Robert is:
- A member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives
- Admitted to practice before the Social Security Administration’s Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
- Admitted to practice before the federal courts of North Carolina and Georgia
- A published author and movie producer
To find out more about how we have helped our clients, review our client testimonials.
Social Security’s Ticket To Work Program
If you are collecting Social Security Disability Insurance benefits but want to return to work to either supplement your income or for other reasons, Social Security offers a special program called the Ticket to Work Program. This program offers several benefits that can help you build work skills, find a job and try that job out for a period of time.
Q. How Does The Ticket To Work Program Work?
A. The program allows you to work for a number of trial months set by Social Security. The trial months do not need to be consecutive, but they do have to be within a certain amount of time. A trial month is any month that you earn more than the specified amount Social Security has established for that year. For example, if the set amount is $600, then any month you earn over this amount will count as part of the trial period. If you are self-employed, certain expenses can be deducted from your monthly income.
Q. Will I Still Receive Benefits?
A. You will still receive your full SSDI benefits as long as you report your work and continue to be disabled. There is no income limit during the trial period that will affect your eligibility.
Q. What Happens When The Trial Period Ends?
A: After the trial work period ends, you can work for an additional number of months while still receiving benefits, as long as your earnings are not considered substantial. Again, Social Security sets forth a specific threshold amount, which changes each year. If, at any point your SSDI benefits stop because of substantial earnings, you have a certain amount of time to apply for reinstatement of your benefits if your disability prevents you from continuing to work.
Complimentary SSDI Legal Consultation
If you are unable to work because of a disability in Charlotte, NC, trust your case to a Charlotte Social Security Disability Lawyer with a record of success. The Charlotte Social Security Disability attorneys of Ayers, Whitlow & Dressler can help you effectively pursue the compensation you need. To schedule a free initial consultation with one of our Charlotte Social Security Disability attorneys, call 704-594-4317 or contact us online.
We accept cases on a contingent fee basis. We collect attorney fees only if we obtain benefits for you.
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