SSDI / SSI Claims for People over 50

San Antonio, Texas SSD Claims Attorneys

Illness and injuries can substantially impact the ability of someone over the age of 50 to meet deadlines or perform certain job-related tasks. Even if you're able to work, you may still qualify for disability benefits, depending on the nature of your job, your health condition, and your work history. At the Law Offices of Ed Goldner our attorneys work closely with disabled people over 50 in applying for and receiving Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. Since most first time applications for SSDI or SSI are rejected, it's important to understand the appeals process, what medical evidence can be provided, and how to present your case.

Our lawyers will gather and prepare all relevant paperwork and documentation and represent you at any stage of the application or appeals process. To schedule a free consultation, contact the Social Security benefits lawyers at the Law Offices of Ed Goldner today.

What Could Affect Your Application

After consulting one-on-one with you, we explain the over 50 SSDI and SSI guidelines in order to determine how and whether you qualify for Social Security disability benefits. The following factors impact eligibility to receive disability benefits:

• Level of Education: Depending on your level of education, you may be capable of certain kinds of desk jobs that require little, if any, physical exertion. However, if you don't have a college degree or high school diploma, you may not qualify for jobs you could otherwise physically perform.
• Work History: Your work history may or may not qualify you for a job your disability could accommodate. If you have only worked physically demanding jobs, you may not be qualified to work in an administrative or office setting.

Can I Work and Still Receive SSDI or SSI?

Just because you receive SSDI or SSI benefits does not mean you can't work. While each case is different, certain chronic conditions such as multiple sclerosis, arthritis, or bi-polar disorder do not necessarily prevent people from working reduced hours. If you are interested in working part-time, our attorneys can explain the options available to you and what needs to be done in order to verify your condition and need to work reduced hours.

While your ability to work part-time may affect the amount of SSDI or SSI benefits you receive, it's likely you will still make more money working part-time and receiving some disability benefits than if you stopped working and depended on SSDI or SSI alone.

Contact SSDI and SSI Benefits Lawyers

The application and appeals process can take months to complete. For this reason, it's important to have all relevant medical records and information prepared before submitting your application. To schedule a free consultation and discuss your social security disability application, contact SSD claims and SSI benefits lawyers at the Law Offices of Ed Goldner today.