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How To Claim Disability
In order to receive income from Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you have to meet some very stringent guidelines. Their definition of disability includes several points. Your disability must be total; that is, you must not be able to do any kind of work that results in "substantial gainful employment." Currently, the standard for substantial gainful employment is a monthly income of $860. Your disability must also be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. SSDI lists four levels of Residual Functional Capacity: sedentary, light, medium and heavy. Sedentary work is defined as involving lifting no more than ten pounds and walking or standing no more than two hours in an eight-hour shift. If you are less than 50 years old, your RFC must be less than sedentary. Note that your disability must prevent you from doing any job, not just your customary employment. If, for instance, your eyesight is no longer acute enough for you to be an airline pilot, you will still be required to work at a desk job or other occupation for which you are qualified. And even if it is impossible for you to find such a job, the fact that you could do it is grounds for denying your claim. There are also stringent regulations regarding the severity of your disability. Objective medical confirmation is necessary, which can be difficult with some conditions such as chronic fatigue syndrome. As you can see from just this very cursory description, obtaining SSDI is an arduous process. The attorneys at Daley, DeBofsky and Bryant specialize in helping you obtain the settlement you deserve. Call or e-mail today for an evaluation of your claim. Call (312) 372-5200 or e-mail info@ddbchicago.com.
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