Disability Claims Lawyer Columbus
Social Security Disability Claims for People Over 50
Disability claims are often denied on the first try. But you've been working for over 30 years, and a disability is keeping you from doing the work you know. Worse, it gets harder to learn a new job as you get older. So what can you do?
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You can file for SSD benefits. You have been paying into this system for your entire career. Now, when you need them most, you can start reaping the benefits. Because of your "age impairment," it should be easier for you to start receiving benefits than others.
But if you've applied and been denied, understand that most first-time applications are denied. Don't give up! Hire a lawyer. At Shifrin Newman Smith Inc., our attorneys have helped tens of thousands of clients get the benefits they need. And we can help you, too.
How do I know if I qualify for SSD?
In theory, anyone who can't work is eligible for SSD. In reality, it's hard to prove that you can't work. But if you're over 50, your disability claim will have a stronger chance. The Social Security Administration looks at three factors:
- Age: Your disability keeps you from doing your old job. And the older you are, the harder it is to learn a new job. For people over 50, disability claims undergo a more lenient evaluation.
- Education: The less education you have, the more likely a disability will keep you from doing work, and the harder it will be to learn a new job.
- Background: Your work history affects your ability to find a new job. For example, if all of your work experience has involved manual labor, it will be more difficult to find and be trained for a different kind of job.
Of course, you don't know if you qualify until you apply. And if you are denied, we can help you appeal the decision until the very end.
If you're disabled and over 50, your disability claim is key to your ability to support yourself. For a free consultation at Shifrin Newman Smith Inc., contact us online or call 330-762-6474.
