According to a report of the National Law Center on Homelessness and Poverty, it is important for individuals eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to get access to those programs. Being able to receive SSI and/or SSDI can help guarantee that unemployed workers can remain in stable housing.
Access to SSD and Social Security Programs Can be Difficult
One of the difficulties for those trying to help themselves to get on Social Security Disability is trying for get a doctor’s diagnosis. Many local clinics and other low- or no-cost medical options are not staffed by doctors but by nurse practitioners or physician assistants who cannot provide a diagnosis that will be accepted by the Social Security Disability Insurance program.
Social Security Disability Lawyers May be Able to Help Individuals
Sometimes, bureaucratic red tape can slow or stop people who are trying to get on Social Security Disability. It can be hard for individuals trying to keep their current housing, keep food on the table, or continue to pay for all other necessities of life to focus on Social Security Disability law and procedures.
Many Individuals are Denied Social Security Disability They Deserve
One study has shown that in some groups of individuals, less than half of those eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits receive them. This means that many eligible individuals are denied Social Security Disability Insurance when they may have a right to collect because of a physical or mental disability.
Do You Need a Social Security Disability lawyer in Rhode Island?
If you or a loved one feel you have been wrongly denied Social Security Disability insurance after a work-related injury, you may want to speak with personal injury attorney regarding a potential claim. d’Oliveira & Associates, Rhode Island personal injury attorneys. Please contact the law offices of d’Oliveira & Associates at 1-800-992-6878 for a free legal consultation.
Paul d’Oliveira
Attorney Paul d’Oliveira has been practicing personal injury and disability law for over 30 years. He started his personal injury law practice in 1989 with two offices in Fall River, MA and East Providence, RI. Today his firm has 16 offices in RI and Southeastern, MA.
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