Social Security was designed to be a safety net for those who, through no fault of their own, have become unable to work and support themselves and their families. It can provide crucial support at a critical time.
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Social Security Disability Lawyers
Our Social Security Disability lawyers in Virginia at Rutter Mills understand the process inside and out, which will greatly improve your chances of being approved at the outset, and we can help you file a successful appeal if you’ve been denied. Let us help you get the disability benefits you deserve – your lawyer matters.
The benefits you receive are calculated on how much money you have earned over the last 35 years. In 2023, the most you can receive from Social Security Disability Insurance is $3,627 per month. That number changes every year, based on the monetary needs of people who depend on SSDI benefits.
For individuals, the base amount for SSDI is $914. Additional benefits are paid based on your prior average income and for qualifying spouses and other dependents, with the average benefit being $1483.
How much you get in Social Security benefits depends greatly on your condition and your earning potential. The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses your average indexed monthly earnings (AIME) to calculate the amount your benefits will be based on, known as your primary insurance amount (PIA).
On average, SSDI payments range between $950 and $1,800 a month. The SSA will look at how much you earned before you developed your disability and how much of your wages went into Social Security or FICA taxes.
Identifying issues of key relevance to the Social Security Administration is critical to get a positive outcome.
Without proper completion of all forms and questionnaires, the SSA may discredit statements and testimony.
Our team of SSD lawyers is skilled at evaluating your entire medical situation and may be able to uncover supporting evidence for your claim.
A skilled disability lawyer can help prepare a client for the questions they may be asked and prep them on how best to answer them.
Using years of established contacts we can better track how the case is progressing through the system, and keep it moving toward a fair decision.
Preparing a solid and convincing appeal (if necessary), that illuminates and reiterates those arguments that establish irrefutable legal grounds.
64% of people who file for disability claims are denied. Studies have shown a person’s chances of getting disability benefits double or triple when they have a lawyer helping them. When you work on your claim alone, you’re taking a risk.
Hire an attorney who specializes in cases like yours, someone with specific skills and extensive experience with disability claims and appeals, temporary total disability, supplemental security income, & ERISA disability benefits, just to name a few. Look for specialists like the Social Security Disability Lawyers at Rutter Mills.
DIGGING DEEPER
The Social Security Administration offers two different types of benefits to people with disabilities: Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). Both are available to people living with disabilities, but the amount of money you receive and the way the SSA determines your benefits vary between the two. SSI, instead of depending on work credits, is based on age, disability, and current income. That’s because SSI is meant to supplement wages you are already getting, not replace those you can no longer earn.
For people on SSI, benefits are usually lower than those of SSDI recipients, but states often help compensate people who are getting SSI. If you’re not sure which one applies to you, you can always ask a lawyer from our firm who can assess your situation and tell you what your options are so you don’t have to stand alone.
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If you’ve been injured on the job, workers’ compensation insurance may entitle you to critical assistance like medical treatment, lost wages, and more. But insurance companies will put up an aggressive fight to resist paying you the compensation you need and deserve. Rutter Mills can help get you the money you deserve.
Contact us to get your free consultation. We will evaluate your case and determine what options are available to you. If you choose to move forward with us, there is no fee unless we win, so you pay nothing upfront. Our fees are paid out of the settlement at the ends of your case.
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