Social Security Disability Rights
The Social Security Disability offices are governed under national laws that ensure applicants' legal rights. These rights include the application process, open disclosure to information, appeal procedures and representative rights. By better understanding your legal rights, your chances of winning a case might increase.
Obtaining Social Security Disability is easier if you understand your Social Security Disability Rights. The process of applying often proves lengthy and complicated. Being armed with information beforehand helps make the process smoother and more understandable.
Social Security Disability Application Rights
Anyone applying for Social Security Disability payments becomes eligible for the application process as long as they have a disability that prevents them from employment earning more than $700 per month. If a person earns less than that amount due do an inability to work more hours, they might qualify. In order to apply for Social Security Disability, the individual applying must have met the per quarter pay in allowance. A child or young adult with no work record can apply using their parent's work records. Contact your local SSD office to see if you have enough quarters to qualify.
Record Disclosure
The Freedom of Information Act and the Privacy Act of 1974 ensures copies of any records pertaining to your Social Security Case. Contact the Social Security Disability office concerning receiving copies of all records related to your case. A written request and proof of identity will be required.
Submit an Appeal
Submit an appeal if your Social Security case is denied. Appeal rights are listed on the back of the denial letter. This information is also provided online through various disability sights. Contact a legal representative for your best chance in appealing your case.
Representative Rights
Someone applying for Social Security Benefits has a right to obtain a representative. This person can be an attorney, a professional advocate or a friend who acts on your behalf. Contacting an attorney is the best option; however, remember that they charge a fee for services. This fee generally amounts to 25 percent of the back benefit payments.