If you’ve heard the term SSD or Social Security Disability, but you’re not exactly sure what it means, you’re not alone. Most people don’t think much about disability benefits until they need them.
So, what is SSD Social Security, and how does it work?
Social Security Disability benefits are payments you get every month from the federal government if you can’t work because of a serious health condition.
The payments help you cover basic living expenses, so you can live a more stable life after you lose income.
At Lachman & Gorton Law Office, we have disability lawyers who help people in Binghamton, Elmira, Rochester and across upstate New York secure benefits they deserve. If you’re asking this question, you’re in the right place for help.
Our New York disability attorneys know how the system works, how to guide you through it, and how to make the process easier for you. You pay no fee until you win benefits.
Lachman & Gorton has helped thousands of people for decades.
SSD refers to Social Security Disability. The full name of the program is SSDI: Social Security Disability Insurance.
It’s a benefit you earn by working. When you have a job, you pay Social Security taxes from each paycheck. Those taxes go into a fund that provides income if you develop debilitating ailments and have to stop working.
When you apply for SSD benefits, you’re claiming insurance you’ve already paid into, not asking for a handout.
To qualify for SSDI, you must:
Our Social Security Disability lawyers can review your case, evaluate your work history and medical situation to help you understand if you qualify.
At Lachman & Gorton, we’ve been helping people in upstate New York win SSD benefits for more than 35 years. We understand the system, we know what the Social Security Administration is looking for, and we work hard for the people we represent.
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When you’re approved for SSD, you’ll receive:
The benefits help you cover essential costs like rent, food and utilities when you’re unable to work.
Most importantly, they can bring calmness to a stressful situation and allow you to take better care of yourself.
But getting approved isn’t always easy. Social Security denies an overwhelming number of people, who then must go through a complicated, legally technical process to appeal for benefits.
That’s why having a knowledgeable lawyer for SSD benefits on your side can make a big difference.