Beaverton Disability Benefit Lawyers
A prosperous professional career can come to a sudden end when a disabling injury occurs or an illness is diagnosed. Promising financial futures become uncertain when a primary wage earner is limited in the work he or she can do or is unable to maintain employment.
Do not assume that age or marital status would prevent you from securing the SSI or SSD benefits you should still have. Contact us at 503-608-7851 or toll free at 866-930-2812.
Social Security Disability provides a variety of programs based on applicants' specific needs:
- Disabled widow and widower benefits — If you are 50 and disabled, you can draw on the earnings of your deceased spouse. You must either be married at the time of their death or have been married at least ten years.
- Disabled adult child benefits — For those who were disabled prior to age 22 with a parent deceased, retired or receiving disability benefits, an "adult child" can draw upon their parent's account.
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) - Monthly benefit for people who have worked in the past and paid Social Security taxes. SSDI benefits are paid to people who are unable to work for a year or more because of their disability.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) -A program designed to help disabled individuals who can't work. You may have an income and still qualify for SSI benefits, but there are limits to how much you can make.
- SSI child's disability — If a child is under 18 years old, they are eligible to draw benefits. Cases are evaluated under different regulations and standards than they are for adults.
Oregon residents come to Helzer Cromar & Schneider suffering severe physical and psychological disabilities. In addition to pain, they are experiencing anxiety of an uncertain and potentially financially unstable future.
You or a family member have options, including Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Chances are you will receive an initial denial. Our job is to continue pursuit of the benefits you deserve.
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For more information or to schedule an appointment with an experienced attorney regarding types of disabilities that qualify for SSI or SSD benefits, please contact us.
