TESTIMONIALS
Hear what Our Clients Have to Say
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"Experienced the Utmost Professionalism"They are well organized, very knowledgeable of the workers' compensation industry, and have had an excellent reputation for many years.- Nadine
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"They Make You Feel Like Family"Ben Feld was a terrific attorney as he guided me through the disability process. Most importantly, he would return my calls or my texts very quickly. I cannot recommend GG&F more highly. They make you feel like family.- Kellie D.
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"It Was a Miracle! I Am So Thankful and Grateful!"Mr. Feld got me my SSDI in 2 month on contingency, which was greatly appreciated! That was 2 years faster than the nightmares that everyone hears about. I was crying! It was a miracle! I am so thankful and grateful!!! Thank you so much Benjamin Feld!!!- Kathy G.
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"Very Professional And Very Helpful"All staff members are very professional and very helpful. They are the best. Thank you very much for all your help.- Daniel B
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"Very Professional"Very professional. Kept me updated throughout the process. Highly recommended!- John D.
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"Informative, Helpful, And Patient"My overall experience with this firm has been outstanding. From the very beginning, Ben was incredibly informative, helpful, and patient with me and my situation. He, and the rest of the team, helped to make a stressful and long process so much easier. Inc- Kimberly S.
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"Excellent Services"Excellent services from the staff to the lawyers! Thank you for helping me!- Imelda P.
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"Truly Care About Their Clients"All amazing attorneys, who truly care about their clients! It’s great to have a law firm that you can count on for so many different kinds of cases! I recommend them 100%!- Sara A
Understanding Eligibility
To help you in your application process, here is an explanation of what is required to be eligible. Even if you are unable to work, that does not mean that you automatically qualify for SSD insurance benefits. First, you must have earned 40 work credits, and 20 of them must have been earned within the last 10 years unless you are under the age of 31, where the requirement is lower. Additionally, in order to be considered disabled, per the Social Security Administration (SSA) requirements, you must be:
- Unable to perform your former job due to your medical condition
- Unable to perform other work due to your medical condition
- Your disability must be expected to last or have lasted at least one year or will result in your death
Some conditions automatically qualify the applicant to receive benefits, such as certain cancers, cardiovascular impairments, neurological disorders, skin disorders, or chronic kidney disease. In order to automatically qualify and get the benefits you deserve, you can provide evidence that documents the signs, symptoms, and laboratory results to confirm your diagnosis.
Application Mistakes You Need To Avoid
According to the SSA, approximately 63% of initial SSD insurance applications are denied. Additionally, they report that the acceptance rate for first-time applicants is 22%. Now that you understand how to qualify, here are some common mistakes to avoid when applying for SSD insurance benefits.