Social Security Attorney in Kent, Washington

The process of social security disability can be a long and tedious process. Because of this, people can go through the process of spending hours figuring out paperwork, making hundreds of phone calls, and still feel unsure, scared, and vulnerable. It's important that if you or someone you love is in this position, you don't face it alone. Instead, reach out to our caring - and knowledgeable - social security lawyer and see how we can best support you.

Who Is Entitled to Social Security
Disability Benefits?

In order to determine if you are disabled and entitled to Social Security Disability benefits, the Social Security Administration will proceed through a five-step process to examine your entitlement to benefits. Those steps are as follows:

1. Are you performing substantial gainful activity?

2. Do you have a severe medically determinable impairment?

3. If you have a severe impairment, do you meet or equal a social security regulation?

4. Can you perform your past relevant work?

5. Can you perform any other work?

The Social Security Administration has shared an Evaluation of Disability that describes in detail what these requirements mean and how they apply to you.

Disability Evaluation Under Social Security

The Social Security Medical Listing of Impairments determines includes the medical criteria for those that may apply to Social Security Disability. Some of these include the following types of disorders, but they do not indicate the surety of qualifying:

• Musculoskeletal disorders

• Special senses and speech

• Respiratory disorders

• Cardiovascular system

• Digestive system

• Genitourinary disorders

• Hematological disorders

• Skin disorders

• Endocrine disorders

• Neurological disorders

• Mental disorders

• Malignant cancer

• And immune system disorders

Social Security Attorney in Kent, Washington

Our skilled Kent attorney can help assist you and find out whether you are able to apply for social security disability insurance and/or receive supplemental security income. We proudly serves the surrounding areas of Seattle, Tacoma, and Renton, Washington. We strive diligently to give the compassionate service that our clients deserve. Reach out today and schedule a free consultation.