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 Has
the Social Security Administration Denied Your Disability Claim?
Call a St. Petersburg / Clearwater Disability Attorney Who Can Get You the
Benefits You Deserve.
Colleen Russo is a Social Security Disability Lawyer with extensive experience
in the handling of Social Security Administration “Requests for Reconsideration”
and appeals routinely heard before Administrative Law Judges. It is important to
note that if your initial Social Security Disability application for benefits is
denied, you only have sixty days from notice of their decision within which to
file an appeal with the Social Security Administration. (SSA) Your failure to
timely do so, may cause you to waive your entitlement to the monetary benefits
you are seeking. An experienced Social Security Disability Attorney can often
recognize the reason your initial application or claim for benefits was denied
and the proper method for filing an effective appeal.
The Top 6 Reasons You Were Denied Social Security Benefits (SSI / SSDI) & Why You
Need an Appeal
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You may not have seen your doctor a sufficient number of times to adequately
establish your illness or physical limitations before you made application for
Social Security Disability benefits.
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Your doctors may not have properly documented your disability and work
restrictions in the medical records originally reviewed by the Social Security
Administration.
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Your level of pain and discomfort may not have been properly measured and
described in your written Social Security Disability application Form SSA-16-F6
or Form SSA-8001-F5.
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The Social Security evaluator overlooked the debilitating effect of your
depression as it relates to your inability to work.
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The Social Security evaluator may have overlooked the resulting disabling effect
caused by the combination of two or more of your illnesses/injuries.
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Your credibility was questioned as a result of a perceived exaggeration in your
Social Security Disability application that was in truth only caused by your
inexperience in the administrative process.
What is Social Security Disability (SSDI)?
Social Security Disability is a Federal program that pays out benefits to
disabled workers. It is supported by social security taxes that are usually
assessed on every paycheck. These benefits are paid out as long as you meet the
strict definition of “disabled” as used by the Social Security Administration
(SSA). The amount of money you are entitled to under the Social Security
Disability program will depend on how long you have worked, how much you have
earned, and how long you are expected to be disabled.
What is Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federally funded program supported by
general tax revenues that provides monthly payments for the necessities of life.
It is designed to help the aged, infirm, blind, and disabled who have very
little income or no source of income at all. SSI is paid regardless of your
prior work history, provided you meet the eligibility requirements.
No Recovery/No Fee
Even if you’ve been denied benefits, there is a Disability Lawyer with the right
experience who’ll fight your appeal to get you the compensation you deserve. You
will find Colleen to be both understanding of the anxiety you may be facing and
well-qualified to help.
The Law Firm of Russo & Russo is AV Rated by Martindale-Hubbell. An AV Rating
identifies a lawyer with very high to preeminent legal ability. It is a
reflection of expertise, experience, integrity, and overall professional
excellence. This rating, established by attorneys, for attorneys is a clear
indication of the firm's highest professional and ethical standards in the
opinion of the local legal community.
To receive a free brochure on Social Security Disability payments and to learn
how we can help with your appeal, simply phone us or
click here.
We handle Social Security Disability cases and appeals arising out of the Tampa
Bay area in Pinellas County, Florida including clients who reside in the
communities of St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Gulfport, Largo, Pinellas Park, St.
Pete Beach, Indian Rocks Beach, Safety Harbor , Madeira Beach, Seminole,
Redington Shores, Redington Beach, North Redington Beach, Oldsmar, Tarpon
Springs, Odessa, Kenneth City, Holiday, Spring Hill, Hudson, Zephyrhills,
Dunedin, Ozona, Bellair Bluffs, Belleair Beach, Palm Harbor, Treasure Island,
Indian Shores, Tierra Verde, Bay Pines, Bellair Shores, South Pasadena, Crystal
Beach, and Pasadena.
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