- How do I apply for SSD?
- Do I qualify for SSD?
- My claim was denied. What are my next steps?
- Do I qualify for SSI?
- Can I get SSI benefits in addition to my Social Security old-age benefits?
- My application for SSI was denied. Can you help me?
- What makes railroad disability different from SSD?
- How do I qualify for railroad disability benefits?
- Does my railroad injury entitle me to FELA benefits?
- Can I receive veterans’ benefits and still work?
- I became disabled after I left the military. Can I still get veterans’ benefits?
- I served in the military but not in combat. How does that affect my eligibility for veterans’ benefits?
- I cannot work because of my disability, but my veterans’ disability benefits do not pay the bills. Can you help me?
How do I apply for SSD?
You can gather your medical records and work history and visit your local Social Security office on your own. You’ll quickly discover the complexity of the Social Security disability claims process. Enlisting an experienced SSD attorney to guide you through the process can allow you to present the strongest application for disability benefits.
The knowledgeable disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain Social Security Disability and other disability benefits. We can help at any stage in the SSD application or appeals process. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida Social Security Disability attorneys is ready to help. We offer a free initial consultation and any attorneys’ fees are based on the amount we obtain for you.
Contact an experienced Social Security disability lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form, if you or a loved one needs legal assistance with a disability claim, or an appeal of a denied claim. Call today!
Do I qualify for SSD?
You may qualify for Social Security disability benefits if you have a medical condition, disabling injury or terminal illness that is expected to prevent you from working for a year or longer. To qualify, you must have worked in a job covered by Social Security and have paid Social Security taxes on your wages. The Social Security Administration has its own standards for determining disability. Essentially, your disability must be total and prevent you from holding any kind of gainful employment. If you are 31 years or older, you must have worked five of the last 10 years.
The knowledgeable disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain SSD, SSI and other disability benefits. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida Social Security Disability attorneys is ready to assist.
If you or a loved one has questions about an SSD claim, or wishes to appeal a denied claim, contact an experienced Social Security disability lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form. We offer a free initial consultation.
My Claim was denied. What are my next steps?
Sixty five percent of initial SSDI claims were denied in 2009, according to the Social Security Administration. So you are not alone. Fortunately, you can appeal the denial of your SSD claim. A knowledgeable SSD attorney can help you pursue your disability claim through several levels of appeals to obtain the assistance that you’re seeking. Your next step should be to contact an experienced SSD claim denied lawyer for a free case evaluation. We will review your claim and develop a strategy to reverse the denial, if we believe that is possible based on our experience handling many claims.
The knowledgeable disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have 30 years of experience helping disabled individuals obtain Social Security Disability and other disability benefits. We can help at any stage in the SSD application or appeals process. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida Social Security Disability attorneys is ready to help. We offer a free initial consultation and any attorneys’ fees are based on the amount we obtain for you.
Contact an experienced Social Security disability lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form, if you or a loved one needs legal assistance with a disability claim, or an appeal of a denied claim. Call today!
Do I qualify for SSI?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is for people who did not pay enough money into the Social Security system through a job to obtain adequate Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. SSI benefits are based on need. If you are 65 years old or older, or disabled, or blind, and a U.S. citizen or a legal alien, the Social Security Administration will determine whether your income and assets indicate you need supplemental income.
The Social Security Administration will consider your income, including Social Security benefits and pensions; your real estate other than the house you live in; bank accounts; cash; stocks; and bonds. It will also consider a portion of your spouse’s income if you are married.
You qualify for SSI if you are single and your assets do not exceed $2,000 or, as a couple, your and your spouse’s assets do not exceed $3,000.
The Florida disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have helped disabled individuals in Florida obtain Supplemental Security Income and other monthly assistance for 30 years. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida Supplemental Security Income attorneys is ready to assist you.
Contact a Florida Supplemental Security Income benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form. We offer an initial consultation free of charge. If we handle your case, we will work on a contingency-fee basis. Call today!
Can I get SSI benefits in addition to my Social Security old-age benefits?
The Social Security Administration will consider any Social Security benefits you receive when it counts your assets to determine whether you qualify for SSI, which is based on financial need. If you are single and your assets, including other Social Security payments, do not exceed $2,000 or, as a couple, your and your spouse’s assets do not exceed $3,000, you may qualify for an SSI benefit.
The Florida disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have helped disabled individuals in Florida obtain Supplemental Security Income and other monthly assistance for 30 years. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida SSI attorneys is ready to assist you.
Get help from a Florida Social Security benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A. Call us toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form. We don’t charge you for the first consultation. You pay only if you recover benefits. Get in touch with us today.
My application for SSI was denied. Can you help me?
In Florida as of December 2011, a total 484,000 aged, blind or otherwise disabled individuals were receiving Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Many of these deserving Floridians initially had their SSI benefit applications denied.
The Florida disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., can help you with the Social Security Administration bureaucracy and see to it that you obtain the SSI benefits you deserve. We have helped disabled individuals in Florida obtain Supplemental Security Income, Social Security Disability and other monthly assistance for 30 years. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida SSI attorneys is ready to assist you.
Call us now toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form to get help from a Florida disability benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A. There is no risk because the case review is free and you don’t pay attorneys’ fees until you win your case.
What makes railroad disability different from SSD?
Because of the importance of the railroads and railroad workers to this country, the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) was established in the early 1900s to provide retirement and disability benefits to railroad employees. Its programs are similar to Social Security but separate, and railroad workers are not enrolled in the Social Security system.
The RRB provides two types of disability benefits (as opposed to Social Security’s one) and a single retirement benefit. The RRB also provides benefits to railroad workers who are temporarily out of work because of injury or illness.
The attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have extensive experience in representing railroad workers in the application process of filing for Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits. If a railroad worker is denied Railroad Retirement disability benefits, he or she has the right to appeal. The attorneys at Disparti Law Group are also experienced in handling the Railroad Retirement Board appeals.
If you have questions concerning Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits, fill out our online contact form or call toll free at 866-678-1225 today.
How do I qualify for railroad disability benefits?
A railroad worker is entitled to total disability benefits (also known as “disability freeze”) from the Railroad Retirement Board (RRB) if the employee is permanently disabled from all work and has at least 10 years (120 months) of creditable railroad service.
A railroad worker is entitled to occupational disability from the RRB if the employee has at least 20 years (240 months) of railroad service and is permanently disabled from his “regular railroad occupation.” Under the Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA), railroad employees are entitled to compensation if the employee is injured on the job because of the negligence or recklessness of an employer, co-worker or equipment manufacturer. A railroad worker must apply for total disability (disability freeze) and occupational disability benefits. FELA benefits are awarded by a court, and require a lawsuit.
The attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have decades of experience in representing railroad workers in the application process for Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits and in FELA benefit lawsuits. The attorneys at Disparti Law Group are also experienced in appealing negative RRB rulings.
If you have questions concerning Railroad Retirement Board disability benefits or your FELA claim, fill out our online contact form or call toll free at 866-678-1225 today.
Does my railroad injury entitle me to FELA benefits?
Most likely it does, so it is well worth pursuing.
First, Federal Employers Liability Act (FELA) benefits are for railroad employees who are hurt “on the job.” But “on the job” is not limited to time aboard a train or in a train station or rail yard. The injury must simply be linked to the course and scope of the railroad worker’s employment.
Second, FELA benefits are paid when a railroad worker is hurt on the job because of negligence on the part of the employer, a co-worker or an equipment manufacturer. Because the FELA standard is “comparative negligence,” even if the negligent party is only partially to blame, the worker is entitled to a benefit.
The third element to a FELA claim is a requirement that the railroad was involved in interstate commerce, which is true of almost all railroads.
Finally, FELA claims require a lawsuit; benefits are not obtained through an application process like railroad benefits based on occupational disability or state workers’ compensation benefits.
The attorneys at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have extensive experience in pursuing FELA benefit lawsuits for railroad workers. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our railroad disability attorneys is ready to assist you.
If you need help to pursue a FELA claim, fill out our online contact form or call toll free at 866-678-1225.
Can I receive veterans’ benefits and still work?
Yes. In fact, most disabled veterans continue to work.
Veterans’ disability may be a partial or total disability, and the Veterans Administration (VA) will determine the monetary amount of the benefit accordingly. Disabled veterans are assigned a disability rating ranging from 0 percent to 100 percent disability. Only those with the highest ratings are expected to remain unemployed to receive benefits if they want to work.
The veterans’ disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., know how to build a strong case for veterans’ disability compensation. Our Florida benefits attorneys have decades of experience fighting for all types of benefits. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida veterans’ disability benefits attorneys is ready to assist you.
Contact us toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form if you or a loved one has a service-related disability and needs help obtaining a proper Veterans Administration disability rating.
I became disabled after I left the military. Can I still get veterans’ benefits?
Disability benefits are available to veterans who become disabled after their years of service if they have low income, can show that their disability is connected to their military service, and they served during a period of war.
The difficulty of obtaining this “improved pension” or “non-service connected pension” is proving the veterans’ disability is connected to their military service.
The veterans’ disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., know how to build a strong case for disability compensation, including cases for disability that occurred after the veteran’s years of service. Our Florida benefits attorneys have decades of experience fighting for all types of benefits. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida veterans’ disability benefits attorneys is ready to assist you.
Contact us toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form if you or a loved one has a service-related disability and needs help claiming the veterans’ benefits you deserve.
I served in the military but not in combat. How does that affect my eligibility for veterans’ benefits?
Disabled veterans need not have served in combat to be eligible for service-connected disability compensation. Many service members suffer from injuries or diseases acquired or made worse during active duty that did not include combat. These veterans have a right to compensation for their inability to work for a living.
The veterans’ benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., have handled claims for disabled veterans across Florida and helped deserving vets obtain disability benefits for a wide range of service-related injuries and conditions. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida disability benefits attorneys is ready to answer your questions.
Contact us toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form for help claiming the veterans’ benefits you deserve. We offer a free case review. There is no legal bill unless you recover benefits.
I cannot work because of my disability, but my veterans’ disability benefits do not pay the bills. Can you help me?
The amount of a veteran’s disability benefit is based on a rating of his or her disability, which is calculated on a scale of 0 to 100 percent. The Veterans Administration (VA) sets the rating based on a variety of medical records and documents.
You have the right to appeal a VA decision regarding your disability rating to prove you deserve a higher rating and, therefore, additional monetary benefits. There also may be steps you can take to obtain or increase your Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Such appeals of VA and Social Security Administration rulings can be painstaking, but they can also be successful in many cases.
The Florida disability benefits lawyers at Disparti Law Group, P.A., can help you gather the necessary records for applications or appeals of decisions about benefits you deserve from the VA and/or the Social Security Administration. We have helped individuals in Florida obtain disability assistance for 30 years. Whether you are in Tampa, Holiday, Miami, St. Petersburg, Sarasota, Port Charlotte, Fort Myers, Naples or Bonita Springs, one of our Florida disability attorneys is ready to assist you.
Contact a Florida disability benefits lawyer at Disparti Law Group, P.A., toll free at 866-678-1225, or use our online contact form. We offer an initial consultation free of charge. If we handle your case, we will work on a contingency-fee basis. Call today!
