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SSA Considers Physical and Mental Impacts of Traumatic Brain Injuries
Understanding SSA Eligibility for Traumatic Brain Injury
At Ficek Law, PC in Fargo, ND, we understand the complexity of qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits when you are dealing with the aftermath of a traumatic brain injury (TBI). The Social Security Administration (SSA) evaluates TBIs under their specific criteria to determine eligibility for disability benefits. These criteria include assessing both the physical and mental impacts of the injury. Our experienced attorneys can guide you through the process to help you meet these requirements.
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Have questions? We are here to help. Still have questions or can't find the answer you need? Give us a call at 701-436-2461 today!
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How Do I Communicate My Functional Limitations?In your Initial Application, you told SSA why you cannot work. This might be your physical health (back, hands, arms, legs) or your mental health (difficulty with people) or both. Each time you go to the doctor, you should tell your doctor every symptom you are experiencing that is preventing you from working. Always remember, if a medical issue is preventing you from working, but it is not consistently reflected in your medical records, to SSA, it is as if it doesn’t exist.
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What Are My Chances for Approval at the Reconsideration Appeal?Low. About 90% of Reconsideration appeals are denied. Reconsideration Appeals are typically a “rubber stamp” of the Initial Application. Denials are a very normal part of SSA’s process and not something to take personally. SSA is a large, inefficient government system that forces the majority of claimants to file two appeals prior to any chance at approval.
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How Do I Become Eligible for SSI?Before filing for SSI, it is important to know what the requirements are to receive benefits. Eligibility is based on you:
- Being disabled; or
- Being blind; or
- Being over the age of 65; and
- Having limited income and resources; and
- Being a U.S. citizen, national, or a certain type of alien.
For a child to qualify for SSI, they must have a physical or mental impairment expected to endure more than 12 months or result in death.
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Disability Benefits for TBI: What You Need to Know
Obtaining disability benefits for a brain injury involves demonstrating how the injury significantly limits your ability to work. The SSA requires concrete medical evidence and comprehensive documentation that illustrates the effects of your TBI. Whether it's through cognitive impairments, mobility issues, or other debilitating symptoms, Ficek Law is committed to ensuring your case highlights these impacts effectively to meet the SSA's stringent requirements.
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