Social Security Disability Claims

Baton Rouge and Gonzales, Louisiana

To qualify for disability benefits under Social Security, the Federal Social Security Disability Act states that you must be unable “to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physician or mental impairment which can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months or result in death."

There are five primary types of Social Security Disability Claims and Benefits.

1. Disability Insurance Benefits: Social Security disability benefits are paid to individuals who have worked five of the last 10 years and are now disabled.
2. Disabled Widow's and Widower's Benefits: paid to individuals at least 50 years of age and have become disabled within a certain amount of time following the death of their spouse. The deceased spouse must have worked enough under Social Security to be insured.
3. Disabled Adult Child Benefits: paid to the children of persons who have died or who are drawing Social Security disability or retirement benefits. The child must have become disabled before age 22.
4. Supplemental Security Income Benefits: paid to individuals who are poor and disabled. Past work history does not matter.
5. Supplemental Security Income – Child's Disability Benefits: a variety of SSI benefits paid to children under the age of 18 who are disabled. The way in which disability is determined is a bit different for children.

The guidelines surrounding Social Security Disability claims are very involved. If you have filed a claim and been denied or aren't sure if you're getting the appropriate benefits, you should consult an attorney.

The experienced Louisiana social security disability attorneys at Gordon R. Crawford & Associates understand the laws and unique requirements for claimants. We will review your social security disability claim and help you get the compensation you deserve.

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If you or a loved one has a social security disability claim in Baton Rouge, Gonzales or anywhere in Louisiana, please e-mail or call one of our Louisiana Social Security Disability Lawyers at 877-884-1321 to schedule your free consultation.