FAQs
The following are not intended to be taken as legal advice. If you have questions, please contact us. If you have questions regarding your Social Security disability claim or the disability claims process, contact Attorney Scott Lewis at (317) 423-8888 or complete the “Contact Us” form and our law firm will contact you to arrange a free consultation.
- When will the Social Security Administration (SSA) consider me disabled?
- When should I start the application process for Social Security disability benefits?
- How do I file a claim for Social Security disability benefits?
- What is the difference between Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
- What kind of medical documentation does the Social Security Administration consider when determining my eligibility for Social Security disability benefits?
- How long is the waiting period to receive a decision whether or not I will receive Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income benefits?
- If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denied my claim for disability benefits, what should I do next?
- What is a “Request for Reconsideration”?
- What is an Administrative Law Judge?
- Should I hire an attorney to help me with my Social Security disability benefits claim?
- If I do hire an attorney, how will I pay him?
- Is applying for a child disability claim different from an adult disability claim?
- Will the Social Security Administration (SSA) send me to one of their health care professionals to determine if I am disabled?
- Do mental impairments qualify me for Social Security disability benefits?
- Can I work and still receive Social Security disability benefits?
- What is Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) and how does it effect my Social Security disability payments?
- How long can it take from start to finish for me to get a favorable decision concerning my Social Security disability claim?
- What can I do to enhance my chances of winning my Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim or my Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim?
- What are the “Listing of Impairments”?
- If I am denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, should I start over or appeal that decision?
- If I am denied Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, how soon must I appeal that decision?
- If an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) denied my claim for Social Security disability, can I appeal his decision?
- If I win my Social Security disability claim, how much money can I expect to receive each month?
