Social Security Disability Benefits Attorney
If you have been turned down for Social Security Disability, you should not get discouraged. The majority of people who apply for disability benefits are turned down when they initially apply for benefits. With a lawyer's help, many people are successful in obtaining benefits following an appeal of their denied claim.
At the law office of Ralph Brown & Associates in Knoxville, Tennessee, our attorneys help disabled workers obtain the Social Security Disability benefits they need and deserve. If your disability claim has been denied, we offer a free initial consultation to answer your questions.
Who Is Eligible for Social Security Disability?
To receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD or SSDI) benefits, you must first earn enough credits by working and paying taxes. The number of credits you need will depend on your age. Once you have earned enough credits, you will be insured and will qualify for these benefits if you become disabled. However, those credits must remain current. If you stop working and paying taxes, you may lose your right to receive these benefits.
If you have not worked long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you may qualify for benefits under the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits
Whether you apply for SSDI or SSI, you should not wait to do so. As soon as you become disabled call 1-800-772-1213 (for the deaf or hard of hearing call TTY 1-800-325-0778) or contact your local Social Security office and make an appointment to file an application, or apply online at www.socialsecurity.gov.
For More Information About Social Security Disability
For more information or to schedule a free initial consultation with our Knoxville Social Security Disability attorneys, call 865-329-6993. With our contingency fee arrangement, you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. We have offices conveniently located in Knoxville and Maryville with plenty of free parking available.
