Claimants Over 55 Years of Age

The Social Security Administration acknowledges a basic precept of the human condition: the older we get, the harder it is for us to perform certain types of work and re-adapt to the requirements of a new job. In fact, Social Security Disability law provides different guidelines for different age groups. As a general rule, the older you are, the more likely you are to get Social Security Disability Benefits.

At Ramos Law we win more for you, because we put our heart into it! We are particularly sympathetic to applicants who are forced to start over […]

How Social Security Decides Your Claim

To decide whether you are disabled, the Social Security Administration uses a step-by-step process involving five questions. They are:

1. Are you working?

If you are working in 2012 and your earnings average more than $1,010 a month, you generally cannot be considered disabled. If you are not working, the SSA moves to Step 2.

2. Is your condition “severe”?

Your condition must interfere with basic work-related activities for your claim to be considered. If it does not, the SSA will find that you are not disabled. If your condition does interfere with basic work-related activities, the SSA then […]

What to expect at your Social Security Disability Hearing

Many of our clients get nervous when they find out that they have to appear at a Social Security Disability Hearing. For this reason, shortly before the hearing, we like to take some time to prepare them and explain what will happen during this process. We believe that, the better prepared our clients are, the more likely it is that they are going to win their case. Here a brief discussion of some of the things that we tell our clients in preparation for a hearing.

First, it is important to keep in […]

Tips on how to win Social Security Disability Benefits

Applying for Social Security Disability (SSDI and/or SSI) can be a complicated process.
Having a competent Social Security Disability lawyer on your side can greatly improve your chances of winning benefits.

However, there are many things that you can do on your own to help your case. Here is a list of some helpful hints on applying for SSDI and/or SSI:

1. Make a List of all Doctors and Hospitals: Many Social Security Disability Claims are denied or delayed because the Social Security Administration is unable to obtain important medical records. This problem usually occurs […]
   

What is the difference between SSI and SSDI?

In reality, Social Security Disability Benefits are governed by two separate programs: SSI and SSDI.

What is the difference between the two?

• The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program pays benefits to you and certain family members, if you worked long enough and paid Social Security taxes.
• Your adult child also may qualify for benefits on your earnings record if he or she has a disability that started before age 22.
• The Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program pays benefits to disabled adults and children who have limited income and resources.

The definition of “disability” is […]

We Can Help You Apply

Working with a Social Security disability attorney early in the process can help you get the benefits you need and deserve as quickly as possible. At Ramos Law we help you prepare the initial application process and provide whatever level of guidance is needed to get your claim granted. You don’t have to wait until your claim has been denied once or twice to contact us.

At our office, we are willing to assume legal representation at any step of the disability claims process. We are hired at the initial application, the reconsideration request stage, the hearing […]