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Social Security Disability Attorneys in Albuquerque

Social Security Disability Attorneys in Albuquerque

If an injury or illness is keeping you from going to work and making ends me, you may be eligible for monthly benefits through a Social Security Disability program. However, the requirements for these programs are strict, and applications can be denied if paperwork isn’t filed properly. That’s where Social Security Disability lawyers in Albuquerque, NM can help you. Call Ron Bell Injury Lawyers today for your free Social Security Case Evaluation.

If an injury or illness is keeping you from going to work and making ends me, you may be eligible for monthly benefits through a Social Security Disability program. However, the requirements for these programs are strict, and applications can be denied if paperwork isn’t filed properly. That’s where Social Security Disability lawyers in Albuquerque, NM can help you. Call Ron Bell Injury Lawyers today for your free Social Security Case Evaluation.

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What Do Social Security Disability Lawyers in New Mexico Do?

What Do Social Security Disability Lawyers in New Mexico Do?

A New Mexico social security disability lawyer can help you through the application process and help ensure that you get the benefits you need to help you make ends meet through this difficult time.

What can Ron Bell Injury Lawyers do for those applying for social security benefits in New Mexico?

  • Help you file Social Security Disability paperwork
  • Help you navigate the Social Security system
  • Help you prove your disability
  • File appeals on your behalf, in cases of benefits denial

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You Don’t Pay Until You GET Paid

Hiring our team doesn’t cost you a penny, unless we get you a settlement or win your case and get YOU money.

We’re Here Every Step of the Way

We’re ready to answer your questions to help you understand your rights as a personal injury victim.

Helping New Mexico Victims Since 1982

Our team has served victims in Albuquerque, New Mexico for over 40 years, and we’re ready to help you.

Frequently Asked Questions About Social Security Claims in New Mexico

Social Security disability consists of two separate programs:  

  • Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI); and
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

You may draw benefits from one or both of these programs, depending on your qualifications. Both of them require that you have a disability which prevents you from working and which is considered long-term (lasting for a least a year) or terminal.

SSDI also requires you to earn enough work credits to qualify based on your age and the current rules. SSI does not have work requirements but does have strict limits on household income and assets.

The Social Security Administration publishes a list of qualifying impairments, known as the Blue Book. This list consists of dozens of conditions and the related criteria you must meet to qualify for benefits. This list will give you an idea of how severe your condition must be to qualify.

To ensure you are eligible, the disability examiner working on your case will request your medical records and check to see that you meet these criteria. The examiner will want to see your:

  • Imaging scans
  • Blood tests
  • Laboratory results
  • Surgical and clinical notes
  • Information about your treatment and outcomes

Talking to your doctor about your application before you apply may help you determine if you will qualify.

Many people cannot work but do not meet the criteria under any of the impairment listings that apply to their condition. If this is your situation, you may still qualify based on your residual functional capacity (RFC). Your RFC evaluates:

  • The type of work you can do
  • How long you can do this work
  • How often you can do this work

If your RFC states you cannot work your previous job or another job for which you might qualify, you will likely meet the medical qualifications for disability.

In some cases, people who apply for disability in Albuquerque receive a letter of denial from the local field office before they even forward their application to the Office of Disability Determination Services. While this is very frustrating, there are a few common reasons why this occurs — and most of them are easily avoidable. These include:

  • Failing to answer every question on the application
  • Entering an invalid answer on the application
  • A problem with your name, birthdate, or Social Security Number
  • Not having enough work credits for SSDI
  • Not having recent enough work credits for SSDI
  • Having income or assets that exceed the SSI limit

If you already received notice of your technical denial, give us a call. We can help you understand what went wrong and may be able to help you appeal the decision.

According to the Social Security Administration, denials are issued to about seven out of every ten applicants so if you receive a denial notice you are not alone. You can appeal this denial; however, you must do so within 60 days. We can help you navigate the appeals process and fight for the monthly benefits and back pay you deserve.

We will begin by reviewing your application and getting to the bottom of why the Social Security Administration did not approve your claim. Then, we can help you understand your options for proving your case and getting the payments you need. In many cases, the Social Security Disability appeals process can take a year or more.

During this time, your benefits will continue to accumulate. As long as the Social Security Administration does not change your Established Onset Date (EOD) you listed when you applied, you will likely receive these benefits as back pay after you get approved.

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Ron Bell Injury Lawyers

7309 Indian School Rd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87110

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Albuquerque

Downtown

Las Cruces

North Campus

Paradise Hills

Santa Fe

Sunport

Trumbull Village

West Mesa

Barelas

La Mesa

Nob Hill

Old Town

Rio Rancho

South Valley

Taylor Ranch

Uptown

West Old Town