Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits are received by thousands of Americans every year, and most of those people rely on them to maintain their well-being. SSD benefits are available to those who “have a medical condition that is expected to last at least one year or result in death.” In order to become eligible for benefits, you also must have earned enough money and have worked for a long enough period of time to qualify. Additionally, spouses, unmarried children, and grandchildren may qualify to receive benefits through the Social Security Disability program as well. If you meet the eligibility requirements to receive SSD benefits, you may apply to receive them as soon as you become disabled and should do so as soon as possible because processing the application can take up to five months.

Because there is much paperwork involved in applying for SSD benefits and the determination of eligibility is governed by complex rules and regulations, the services of an attorney can help make the process operate more smoothly. Many who apply for benefits are denied, and you could benefit by retaining a licensed and accomplished attorney familiar with the application process.  A skilled lawyer can help you through the appeals process if you were already denied or provide assistance in filling out the initial application to get you your benefits from the start.

The team at The Hawkins Law Firm understands the difficulty and frustration that Social Security Disability applicants go through, and we have the willingness and know-how to help. We have helped numerous clients obtain their SSD benefits both through initial applications and the appeals process, and our experience can help you too. Contact a South Carolina Social Security Disability attorney today at 864-574-8801, toll free at 1-888-HAWKLAW (429-5529), or contact us through our online form.