Lancaster County Lawyer for Social Security Retirement Benefits
Anyone who has earned a paycheck, or has been self-employed has paid into the federal Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) system. SSDI is not a social welfare program. If you can no longer work because of a disability or illness, you are entitled to seek benefits from the insurance system. Filing an application to receive benefits, however, is cumbersome and frustrating, with a high percentage of initial applications denied because of technicalities, insufficient proof of disability, or simply because the Social Security Disability Determination Services does not believe the applicant is sufficiently ill or disabled to prevent a return to work.
Attorney Laura A. Lowe is an experienced SSDI attorney for initial application and appeals of denied claims. She will handle everything throughout your application process and work with you to ensure that you have the best possible opportunity to secure the benefits you need and deserve. Ms. Lowe represents SSDI claims for clients in Lincoln, Nebraska, and throughout the central and eastern part of the state.
Twelve-Month Waiting Period for Social Security Eligibility
After suffering a disabling injury, or being diagnosed with a serious illness that will not allow you to return to work, there is a 12-month waiting period before you will be eligible to receive benefits. You should not wait before submitting your initial application, however. By getting your application into the system, you will be ready to receive benefits as soon as your 12 months have passed.
Returning to Other Work
Initially, the Social Security Administration will determine whether you can be retrained for other work, besides your former profession or career. There may be retraining benefits available. For older workers, however, this is often a difficult option. Ms. Lowe will work aggressively to make sure you are not pushed into an impossible situation regarding retraining or finding other work outside of your profession or geographic location.
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
The Law Office of Laura A. Lowe, Attorney at Law, also represents clients seeking benefits through the Social Security Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program.
Appeals
If you have already received a letter denying your initial claim, don't give up. Ms. Lowe will file a petition for a hearing in front of the reconsideration board in your area. At this hearing, you will be able to tell your story in human terms. If the reconsideration panel dismisses your case, you still have the option of filing for a hearing in front of an administrative law judge. Finally, you can take your case to federal district court, as a final appeal. Ms. Lowe will work with you throughout the appeals process.
SSDI Claims Handled on Contingency · No Fees if You Don't Receive SSDI Benefits
From her office in Lincoln, Laura Lowe represents clients throughout eastern and central Nebraska. From wherever you are in Nebraska, call toll free at 877-603-7319 or contact the law firm by e-mail for a consultation with an experienced Lincoln Social Security lawyer. There is no initial consultation fee if you retain Ms. Lowe for representation.
