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Unable to Work? Understand Your Disability Benefits.
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“Navigating disability benefits is challenging. Having an insider on your side makes all the difference.”
Eric-Deon McCrary
Attorney Eric-Deon McCrary, LLC
Former Senior Attorney
Social Security Administration
26+ Years Legal Experience
Nationwide Representation
Real Solutions. Brighter Futures.
Where Are You in the Disability Process?
I Need to Apply
Understand the process and prepare your information.
My Claim Was Denied
Review your denial and explore your appeal options.
I Have a Hearing Ahead
Prepare your evidence and understand what to expect.
What Does Social Security Consider?
Eligibility involves more than a diagnosis.
Medical Evidence
Medical records and opinions about your condition and functional limitations.
Work Limitations
How your condition affects your ability to perform work-related activities.
Duration
Your condition generally must last, or be expected to last, at least 12 months or result in death.
Program Requirements
You must meet the specific requirements for SSDI or SSI.
An adult's condition generally must last, or be expected to last, at least 12 consecutive months or result in death.
A Denial Does Not Have to Be the End
Understand the decision and discuss your next step.
Reconsideration
Request a new review of your claim.
Administrative Law Judge Hearing
Present your case at a hearing before an administrative law judge.
Appeals Council Review
Request a review by the Appeals Council.
Federal Court Review
In some cases, you may be able to file a lawsuit in federal court.
SSA Disability Rapid Screening
For your Philippine intake agents — read the questions exactly as written.
Your Disability Questions, Answered
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is an earned benefit funded through FICA payroll taxes; eligibility requires you to have accumulated sufficient work credits. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a need-based program for individuals with limited income and assets, regardless of work history. Both programs enforce the same strict medical standard for disability.
Yes. While many claimants wait until they are denied to consult an attorney, retaining counsel at the initial stage helps ensure your medical records are complete, functional limitations are clearly documented by treating doctors, and common procedural errors are avoided.
Do not start over with a new application. In most cases, you have 60 days from receiving your denial notice (plus 5 days for mailing) to request an appeal. Prompt action preserves your original filing date, protects potential back-pay, and advances your claim toward reconsideration or an Administrative Law Judge hearing.
It is helpful to gather names, addresses, and phone numbers for all doctors, clinics, and hospitals where you have received treatment; a list of current medications and treatments; your employment history for the past 5 to 15 years; and copies of any notices or denial letters from the Social Security Administration.
Social Security disability representation is handled on a contingency fee basis under federal law (42 U.S.C. § 406). There are no upfront legal fees or hourly retainers. Attorney fees are paid only if your claim is successfully approved and back-due benefits are awarded.