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Frequently asked Social Security Questions

How do I apply for Social Security disability benefits?
There are several ways to start an application for disability benefits. You may go to your nearest Social Security office to apply in person, you may contact your Social Security office to schedule a telephone interview, or you may visit Social Security’s website at www.ssa.gov and apply online.

How does Social Security determine if I am disabled?
Social Security will gather your medical records and carefully consider all of your health problems, as well as your age, education, and work experience. In general, Social Security is to decide whether you are able to do your past work. If they decide you are unable to perform your past work, they must consider whether there is any other work you are able to do. When a decision is made, you should receive a letter letting you know if your claim has been approved or denied.
How long do I have to wait after becoming disabled before I can file for Social Security Disability Benefits?

You can file for Social Security disability benefits on the very same day that you become disabled. There is no reason to file a Social Security disability claim if one has only a minor illness or one which is unlikely to last a year or more. However, an individual who suffers serious illness or injury an expects to be out of work for a year or more should not delay in filing a claim for Social Security disability benefits.

How long does it take to get a hearing on a Social Security disability claim?
Wait times for a hearing to be scheduled vary depending on what part of the country in which you live. For most cases in the Indianapolis hearings office, the wait time from the date you request your hearing until that hearing takes place is often over a year long. This is due to the large number of claims the hearings office is processing, which has created a large backlog.

What is the hearing like?
The hearings are fairly informal. The only people likely to be there include the Administrative Law Judge, a hearing assistant, who will record the hearing, you, and your attorney. The Judge may ask a medical doctor or vocational expert to testify at the hearing.
If I am approved for Social Security disability benefits, how much will I get?

Disability insurance benefits depends on how much you have worked and earned in the past. For SSI benefits, there is a base amount that an individual with no other income receives. Other income that an individual receives will reduce the amount of SSI that person can receive.

If I hire Hensley Legal Group, PC to represent me, how will my attorney get paid?
We will collect an attorney fee only if we are successful with your case. Usually the amount of the attorney fee is one-quarter (25%) of your past-due benefit amount. The Social Security Administration regulates the amount of fees an attorney can charge.

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