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A Charleston, South Carolina Attorney Can Explain how the SSA Defines Disability

The Social Security Administration (SSA) may provide benefits if you have a severe medical condition that has lasted or is expected to last at least a year, or if your condition is expected to end in death. A Charleston, South Carolina attorney who handles disability claims can explain the details of this government program.

Determining total disability isn't an easy task. If you have any Social Security disability benefits questions, you should speak with a Charleston, South Carolina attorney.

It's important that the attorney you choose to work with handles Social Security disability claims on a consistent basis and has knowledge of the most up-to-date aspects of the various SSA disability programs.

Determination of Total Disability

You may be facing a number of Social Security disability benefits questions as you begin the process. One of the most important questions is what constitutes as total disability.

The SSA will first determine if you are engaged in Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA), which has to do with earnings for Social Security disability income. If it is determined that you do not or will not engage in SGA for 12 months consecutively, SSA will consider the impairments you suffer from.

You must be able to demonstrate with medical evidence that your mental or physical impairments interfere with your ability to work. If not, you cannot be considered as disabled.

The SSA will also consider whether or not your medical condition falls under one of their listing of impairments. This is important because each listing has specific criteria that you will also need to meet. This is usually the point in which an individual may not be considered disabled, due to the specifics of the criteria.

Additionally, it must be shown that you are not able to do any of the jobs you have been employed in for the past 15 years. This could lead to the need for a hearing. This can be a complicated part of the process which is where many claimants have a number of Social Security disability benefits questions.

This is not the only aspect of your employability that is considered. It must also be shown that there are no jobs in the regional or national economy that you can perform. If this is demonstrated, you may be considered disabled.

These are just some of the components to what can be a very lengthy and complicated process. All of your Social Security disability benefits questions should be addressed with a Charleston, South Carolina attorney who has experience in the field of Social Security disability claims.

Seeking the Help of a Charleston, South Carolina Attorney

The South Carolina Social Security disability attorney team at the Shelly Leeke Law Firm is available to help with the complicated and time-consuming tasks associated with filing a disability claim. Before you file a Social Security disability claim in South Carolina, contact a disability attorney for a consultation 1-888-690-0211.

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