Welcome to the Tucson Workers' Compensation blog. For more information visit
Disability can often keep otherwise able workers from making a sustainable, livable income, whether the disability is mental or physical. There are many disabled people who still take an active part in the workplace, but there are still many where this isn't an option and they will need to consider other means of making a compensation in life, especially if the disability was late onset or occurred due to accident or injury. The only way to do this is to tap into the provisions provided to the disabled by the Social Security Administration, which oversees benefits and compensation for those who can't make a sustainable income. If this is a route you are considering taking, you may also want to consider a Social Security disability lawyer to help you through the process.
Helping Understand the SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY Process
There are only a few types of people who can file for Social Security disability, which include people who are actually disabled. Disability is defined in different ways, but anyone who qualifies for compensation and benefits must adhere to certain conditions and medical problems. This includes being unable to receive income for a year or more and can go to helping pay for medical bills and loss of wages. The following disabilities may include:
- chronic heart disease;
- different mental disorders (autism, anxiety, depression, schizophrenia, paranoia, etc.);
- hearing or vision loss;
- dismemberment;
- paralysis;
- many more.
Other types of disability are considered on an individual basis.
HOW TO APPLY FOR BENEFITS
Anyone with the previously mentioned conditions will have the opportunity of applying for social security disability. To do this, first consider getting legal representation. It will make the process much easier for you. Next, you will want to contact the SSA and supply them with all the necessary paperwork they need to prove you actually qualify. The rest is about answering questions and negotiating terms, all of which can be done substanitally easier with the help of a lawyer.
If this process is something you are interested in pursuing, consider getting into contact with the SSA today. Keep following our website for more information.