Tennessee Social Security Disability Attorneys
Social Security Disability benefits are designed to help disabled individuals unable to work and have little or no income. Ralph Brown and Associates have helped many clients recover Social Security Disability benefits. Maurice Briere, our main Social Security Disability lawyer has over 11 years trial experience. Furthermore, he reaches fully favorable decisions in nearly 90% of his cases.
If you have lost your ability to work because of a mental or physical ailment, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits if you worked for a certain amount of time and paid in Social Security taxes.
Maurice Briere and the attorneys of Ralph Brown and Associates can help you to make the best choices for your situation if:
- You are filing for Social Security Disability benefits
- You have been denied Social Security benefits
- You want to know whether you qualify for Social Security Disability benefits
Eligibility
To receive Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you must earn enough credits by working and paying taxes. The number of credits you must earn 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.
Benefit Programs
The Social Security Administration pays disability benefits through two programs:
- The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program
- The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program
If you qualify, you will also be eligible for medical coverage.
It is important to remember that different rules apply to each of these programs. SSDI is for those who have worked and paid taxes long enough to be insured for disability benefits. SSI is federal assistance for those who are disabled and may have never worked. Children with disabilities may receive SSI.
Applying for Social Security 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.socialse¬curity.gov.
Determined lawyers taking care of you
With Ralph Brown and Associates representing you, you will be employing our experience to get the benefits to which you are entitled! If you have been seriously injured, call today to start the fight for your rights. Ralph Brown & Associates will guide and protect you throughout the process while fighting to get you the best compensation possible.
