HOW MUCH WILL YOUR DISABILITY PAY?

The average Social Security disability (SSDI) benefit is $1,358 per month. However, if you had high earnings the last several years, your benefit could be as much as $3,345 per month.

In addition there are 2 other important benefits with SSDI.

1. Each eligible dependent may receive additional benefits. For example, dependent children under age 19 who have not graduated high school, can get their own benefit.

2. Medicare health insurance is provided to individuals who receive SSDI benefits. This puts affordable health care within reach of disabled persons.

Is it difficult to qualify for SSDI benefits? Yes, it honestly is for many people. The government has set very high standards that must be met to prove disability.

Are there only certain medical conditions that qualify? No. Almost any medical or mental condition may qualify for benefits--if it is so severe that it makes you unable to work.

Many claimants choose to have an attorney or highly qualified advocate assist them in the complicated SSDI process. Studies conducted by the the Congressional Budget Office show that persons who have an attorney/advocate get approved nearly 3 times as often as those who are not represented.

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For assistance you may contact The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville, representing disability claimants for over two decades and recovering millions of dollars in government disability benefits. (256) 799-0297.