Social Security Disability FAQs Answered

UNDERWOOD LAW OFFICE ANSWERS YOUR FREQUENTLY ASKED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY QUESTIONS:

1. How do I know if I qualify for disability benefits through Social Security?
2. I went online and created an account even though I haven’t worked in the last 5-6 years, it said I’m eligible for $900 per month disability benefits, but it said I had date last insured of December 30, 2018, I didn’t get sick until 2020, what does that mean?
3. What are my chances of getting approved for disability benefits?
4. What if I have a spouse that has a substantial income and we have several assets, including money in savings, can I still apply?
5. My doctor said I was disabled and can’t work anymore. Can’t I just have my doctor write a letter stating that and send it to Social Security? I paid into Social Security, it’s my money. Why should I have to hire an attorney to get it?
6. How much are attorney’s fees? I can’t afford to pay my rent, I can’t afford to pay for an attorney out of pocket.
7. What if I go through this entire process and still get denied my disability benefit by an Administrative Law Judge?
8. I applied for disability, I broke both legs working construction and I still haven’t gotten approved, yet my neighbor gets disability SSI and nothing is wrong with her. How is that fair?
9. I had a bad car accident and my doctor put me off work for 6 months. Can I get temporary disability benefits from Social Security?
10. If I get awarded Social Security disability benefits, will also get a monthly benefit for my spouse and my kids?
11. Can I get Medicare if I am approved for disability?