
The Nicholas Law Firm
LLC represents people in Litchfield County and in the
Waterbury area including the municipalities of Naugatuck, Torrington,
Litchfield, Watertown, Bethlehem, and Winsted.
Waterbury Social
Security Attorneys
The Social Security application and hearing process is complex and
technical. It requires expertise in both the eligibility requirements
and the formal filing and hearing process. To ensure your financial and
medical need is conveyed correctly, it is important to speak to an
attorney well versed in Social Security law. The lawyers at The
Nicholas Law Firm LLC have represented clients in and around the
Connecticut cities of Waterbury, Torrington, Litchfield, Winsted, and
Bethlehem for over eighteen years. To inform you about the general
aspects of Social Security, we have provided a general description
below.
Obtaining Social Security disability benefits is a complicated process,
requiring the expertise of a lawyer. To find out more about how The
Nicholas Law Firm LLC will advocate
getting you Social Security benefits, call (203) 759-1466 or toll free
(800) 335-6525. Alternatively, fill out the attached contact form.
Social Security
Disability - An Overview
Whether you are applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits
or you are appealing a recent Social Security Administration (SSA)
decision that was unfavorable to you, it helps to fully understand the
benefits process. You need to know which agencies make certain
decisions and what standards are used to determine whether you qualify.
Certainly a thorough understanding of your appeal rights is imperative.
Disability
Benefits Defined
If you have a disability that prevents you from working you may be
eligible for Social Security Disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. There are several issues with which
you must be concerned to ensure your qualification. The whole process can seem daunting. An experienced
attorney can answer your Social Security Disability benefits questions,
and help you through any level of the qualification process.
Eligibility for
Social Security Disability Benefits
Under the federal Social Security Disability program, benefits are
available to those who are "disabled" in accordance with the law, and
who meet certain work-related tests. The requirements are complex. An
attorney can answer your Social Security Disability benefits questions
and help you through any level of the qualification process.
The Application
Process
You
should file for Social Security Disability
benefits if you become disabled and your disabling condition has or is
expected to keep you from working for at least one year or is expected
to result in death. The sooner you start the application process, the
less likely it is that there will be a delay in your payments. This
brief overview will assist you in getting started with your application. An experienced attorney can answer your Social Security
Disability benefits questions and help you through all levels
of the qualification process.
Decision and Appeal
It is important to
understand how the government decides if you are eligible for Social Security Disability benefits. With this knowledge,
you can present your application in the best light possible. You should also
understand your appeal rights if you fail to receive a favorable
initial decision. An experienced attorney can answer your Social
Security Disability benefits questions and help you through all levels
of the qualification process.
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FREQUENTLY ASKED
QUESTIONS
Q: What is the difference between SSI and
SSD?
A: There are two Social Security benefits programs available to you:
• Supplemental Security Income (SSI): SSI provides elderly people with a low-income,
additional monthly income and health insurance.
• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD): SSD provides insurance for workers
injured on the job, who need supplemental income.
Q: If a person is hurt on
the job and collecting workers' compensation benefits, can he or she also file for Social Security Disability benefits?
A:
Yes. It is common for injured workers to be eligible for both programs,
although the
definition of
disability differs
between them.
You should
file for Social
Security Disability
benefits as
soon as you
are injured. This
may reduce
any potential
time gap
between the end of worker's
compensation
and disability
benefits.
In fact, in some
situations, you
may collect
both workers' compensation
and
disability benefits
at the same
time. Depending
on your
state, one
of the two types of benefits may offset
the other to
a certain extent.
Q:
How can an attorney help me in the appeals process?
A:
All stages of the
appeals process
are legally
complex. Attaining
competent
legal counsel
will help you
to put forth
the best possible argument
as to why you deserve
Social Security Disability
benefits. An attorney
will also
help you gather
your medical and vocational
evidence and meet
any important deadlines.
How to contact our office:

OR SIMPLY CALL 1-800-335-6525
OR USE THE FORM BELOW.
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The
Nicholas Law Firm, LLC
H.H. Peck Carriage House
One Carriage Place
Waterbury, CT 06702
Phone: 203-759-1466 • Fax: (203) 759-1530
Toll Free: (800) 335-6525
373
Prospect Street
Torrington, CT 06790
(860) 489-1878
Toll Free: 1-800-335-6525
Facsimile: (860) 489-3104
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