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The vast majority of initial Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits claims are denied – but you should not allow this sobering reality to deter you. If your legitimate disability has not been recognized by the Social Security Administration, you could benefit from the skills, client focus and track record of an experienced personal injury lawyer.

At Kampf, Schiavone & Associates – serving Social Security Disability clients in the Inland Empire since 1985 – we smoothly guide you through the benefits legal process with in-depth investigation and persuasive presentation of your goals. Our law firm is well known throughout the region for its experience, expertise and excellent results gained during our attorneys‘ 150 years of combined experience.

The SSA offers medical benefits to those who have worked in jobs covered by Social Security and who have a medical condition that conforms to its definition of disability. Your condition must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least one year or will result in death.

Are You Eligible For SSD Benefits In California?

If your claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits has been denied, you may think about this question. 

In terms of qualifying for SSD, one of the first thing to understand is that there are two different programs: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). You may be eligible for one and not the other, depending on your situation.

The first criteria that you must meet in order to get benefits is that you must be disabled. This sounds straightforward, but it can be complicated. Simply having a doctor say that you are disabled may not be enough. You need to meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of disabled. Our attorneys know this definition, and we know how to gather the appropriate medical documentation to show that you meet the definition. We bring decades of combined experience to these cases, so we know how to get results.

The second criteria relates to your work history. In order to be eligible for SSDI, you must have contributed a certain amount of wages into Social Security. If you do not meet this criteria, you may still be eligible for SSI, which does not require contributions to Social Security.

The legal process for pursuing benefits can be highly complex. One of our dedicated Social Security attorneys will be alongside you every step of the way. If you have been denied the long-term disability benefits you deserve or your original application was considered incomplete, you can trust our experienced San Bernardino compensation lawyers of Kampf, Schiavone & Associates to advocate for the compensation you need.

Before we can represent you, we need to know your work status, the severity of your injury or disability, whether your medical condition is an impairment, whether you can perform the same job you performed previously, and if you are capable of doing any other kind of work. We can then help you to accurately complete and review your application, and we can examine medical evidence from physicians, hospitals or clinics where you received treatment.

The medical conditions considered as impairments affect the musculoskeletal, respiratory, cardiovascular and digestive systems; blood, skin and endocrine disorders; immune and mental disorders; and any impairment of multiple body systems.

Get Help from Our San Bernardino Social Security Disability Attorneys Team

Contact our San Bernardino Social Security Disability attorneys by calling toll free 909-885-1522. If your health prevents you from coming to us, we can come to you. Contact us today to discuss your case. Our contingency fee policy means you owe no attorney fee unless we win your case. Se habla español.