It is interesting to note that even if a Social Security Disability lawyer cannot help you get a hearing with an administrative law judge sooner, a good one can work wonders for your case even before you get a hearing.

The Social Security Administration grants Social Security benefits based on a few considerations. The most important condition is the degree of your disability as determined by the Social Security Administration. The SSA considers you disabled if you are not able to perform the work that you did before, and that you cannot take up another line of work due to your condition. You are also classified as disabled if your illness or condition is anticipated to last for a year or if you are expected to die from your condition.

The Social Security program assumes applicants that have family members that are currently working and will have access to other means that will support them during times of short term disability.

A: Yes, you can still file for Social Security benefits. But your claim may not necessarily be approved. When the SSA decides whether or not you are eligible for social security benefits, one of the first things they look at is if you can do the same work you used to. If you cannot do that same work, they will then try to determine whether or not you can make a substantial income in another type of position.