Eligibility for Social Security Disability in North Carolina

North Carolina Social Security Disability Lawyer

If you are no longer able to continue working to due to an injury, illness, or disability, you should speak with an experienced North Carolina Social Security Disability attorney at Lanier Law Group about filing for Social Security Disability benefits. Benefits are available to anyone in the United States, as long as they meet the following criteria:

• A "recent work" test, based on your age at the time you became disabled. In general, as long as you have been working at least five of the last ten years you should qualify for benefits. 
• Your injury or disability is severe. In order to qualify, a person must be suffering from a disability that is so severe that it renders him or her incapable of continuing with their current job or starting a new job. The condition must also be expected to last longer than 12 months or result in death.
• Does your disability fall under this list of impairments? The Social Security Administration has made a list of various impairments, which are categorized based on the part of the body affected.  If your condition is included in this list, you will automatically qualify for SSDI benefits. If your condition is not listed, it does not mean you will be disqualified.  It just means the Social Security Administration will need to evaluate your condition to determine if it is severe enough to warrant SSDI benefits.

Are you eligible? Talk to a North Carolina Social Security Disability attorney to find out.

If you think you may not meet these criteria, do not give up hope. The laws surrounding SSDI benefits are complicated, confusing, and complex. A knowledgeable North Carolina Social Security Disability lawyer at our office can review the facts of your case to determine whether or not you may still qualify. With nearly two decades of experience, we have helped countless clients throughout North Carolina seek disability benefits, and would be more than happy to put our knowledge, experience, and resources to work for you.

For more information about applying for SSDI benefits, please feel free to contact a North Carolina Social Security Disability attorney at Lanier Law Group today.