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Filing for Social Security Disability benefits can be a daunting process Educating yourself about the process is wise, regardless if you plan to hire a social security lawyer or do it yourself. Some common questions about filing for disability through the Social Security Administration are included below.
Q: I am 10 percent disabled through workers compensation. Can I get Social Security benefits?
A: If you receive workers compensation benefits, you are still eligible to receive Social Security Disability benefits. You are entitled to collect benefits from both, but cannot exceed 80 percent of your estimated annual income average. The average income of every applicant is different. That means one worker may have a high enough cap to collect full benefits, while another may not. Your Social Security allotment will be decreased to meet that 80 percent limit, if the combined total of your workers compensation and social security benefits are more than your income average limit. For example, if before you were injured, your average monthly income was $5000, your 80 percent cap would be $4000 per month. If you are currently receiving $2500 per month in workers compensation, and are eligible for $2500 in Social Security benefits, you would be exceeding your 80 percent limit by $1000. The monthly disability benefit from Social Security would only be $1500, so as not to exceed the 80 percent cap of $4000.
Consider consulting a social security lawyer or a Social Security representative, if any of your current workers compensation benefits are increased, reduced, or paid via one large sum (instead of in installments). Any changes to your workers compensation can affect your social security benefits.
Q: Will my assets affect my receiving SS benefits?
A: Your assets should not affect your Social Security Disability benefits. Disability benefits are contingent upon what you put into Social Security when you were working and the duration of your tenure in the workforce. It is a benefit that is earned. You should receive the same amount of benefits, regardless of your assets. If, however, you are applying for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program, your assets will affect those benefits. All assets are factored in when the Social Security Administration examines eligibility for SSI, since those benefits are contingent upon need.
If you are unsure how to report your assets or confused about whether you qualify for SSD or SSI benefits, contact a Social Security claims representative or seek advice from a social security lawyer.
Q: SS wants me to see one of their doctors. Do I have to?
A: Not in all cases. The disability examiner for your case may not feel he has enough background on your case and wishes for you to undergo a consultative exam (CE.) If, for example, your doctor cannot provide many details about your condition or you have not received recent care for your treatment, your disability examiner may request a consultative examination. The doctor performing your consultative examination does so simply to provide the most current medical information about your case. The CE should not be given more weight than previous examinations provided by your other doctors. The Social Security Administration will pay for your CE. If you believe you and your medical practitioners have provided the most current and thorough information about your case and you do not wish to undergo a CE, contact your Social Security representative. If you feel like you have been unfairly subjected to multiple examinations, contacting a social security lawyer might provide some insight into how and why certain examinations may or may not be needed. More Links Social security lawyer --
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