Social Security Disability Benefits Attorney in North Carolina

You may be eligible to file for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits. SSDI benefits are available to people who have worked for at least five of the last 10 years, and have paid enough money into the Social Security system. However, this requirement is not absolute, which means if you have worked less than five of the last ten years, you should not consider your situation hopeless. Instead, you should consult an experienced North Carolina Social Security Disability attorney who can review your case to determine whether or not you may be eligible for benefits.

What types of disabilities qualify for benefits?

Social Security Disability benefits are offered by the Social Security Administration, and are made available to those who have become physically or emotionally disabled. In order to recover benefits you must prove that your injury or disability is severe, or in other words, that you are suffering from "total disability." According to the Social Security Administration, "total disability" refers to any injury or disability that:

• Prevents you from being able to perform the same job you had before, or a job in a similar line of work
• Prevents you from being able to "adjust" to a different kind of work
• Has lasted or is expected to last for at least one year, or is expected to result in death

How long will I receive SSDI benefits if I'm approved?

If your claim is approved, you will begin receiving benefits around the sixth month of your disability. Benefits are usually paid monthly as long as your condition has not improved and you are still unable to work. There is a very good chance your benefits could last indefinitely. However, the Social Security Administration will review your case at regular intervals to determine whether or not you are still disabled. If your condition improves, if your ability to work changes, or if you return to work, you are responsible for contacting the Social Security Administration. If your condition does improve slightly and you are worried about losing your disability benefits, do not panic. Just because your condition improves does not mean your benefits will end.  It may just mean that you will receive less money each month.

On a similar note, your benefits will increase every January if the cost of living has increased. Furthermore, once you reach full retirement age, your disability benefits will automatically be converted into retirement benefits, but the amount you receive will remain the same.

FREE Consultation with a North Carolina Social Security Lawyer

If you are interested in learning more about recovering SSDI benefits, please do not hesitate to contact a North Carolina Social Security Disability lawyer at our office. We offer a free consultation, and would be more than happy to meet with you to discuss your options and answer any questions you may have.

Contact our firm today and find out how we can help.