Social Security Disability

Experienced Advocates Fighting For Your Needs
Contact Us Today

Social Security Disability Attorneys In Tallahassee, FL

According to the Office of Retirement and Disability Policy of the Social Security Administration (SSA), nearly 10 million people are receiving Social Security disability benefits. In December 2019, the latest figures available, there were 8,378,374 disabled workers, 1,140,580 disabled adult children, and 246,142 disabled widow(er)s receiving disability benefits.


The SSA administers two types of disability programs: one for those who qualify under work-related requirements and one for those who qualify because of low income. Both require disabilities that will last at least 12 months or even until death.


In any given year, the claims denial rate can be as high as 50 percent or more. If you’ve been denied disability payments under either Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, contact Larry K White, LLC. We will fight to help get you the benefits you deserve and qualify for.

Contact Larry K. White LLC, Attorneys at Law to schedule a consultation with a lawyer today. 850-820-5105

Two Types of Disability Benefits

The SSA offers SSD benefits for those who have earned enough credits through their employment to qualify. SSI is available for those who are aged (65 and up), blind, or disabled, but it is conditioned on the “resources'' you possess.


Claims must be filed through SSA field offices or state agencies called Disability Determination Services (DDS). The DDSs, which are fully funded by the federal government, are state agencies responsible for developing medical evidence and making the initial determination of whether a claimant is disabled or blind under the law.


For SSD benefits, you must earn work credits to qualify. In 2021, you earn one work credit for every $1,470 in wages or self-employment income. To qualify for disability benefits, you must have earned 40 credits, 20 of which were earned in the 10 years ending with the year of your disability, though younger workers can qualify with fewer credits.


For SSI benefits, your resources must total less than $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a married couple living together. However, some resources are excluded, including:


  • The home you live in and the land it is on
  • One vehicle of any value
  • Household goods and personal effects
  • Life insurance policies of less than $1,500 in value
  • Burial plots
  • Burial funds for you and your spouse valued at $1,500 or less each
  • Property you or your spouse use in a trade or business, or on your job if you work for someone else
  • Money you have set aside under a Plan to Achieve Self-Support (PASS)
  • Up to $100,000 in funds in an Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) account established through a state ABLE program

Assessing Your Case

Every Social Security Disability claim is unique. Our law firm will quickly assess your situation to determine the proper course of action. If we determine that you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), we will fight to get your application approved. Even if you have already submitted a claim and been denied, we can appeal your claim and help you get the benefits you deserve.

Contact Us Now
Share by: