Social Security
The Social Security disability insurance program offers monthly benefits to people who are unable to work due to a medical condition.
There are criteria one must meet in order to be eligible to receive such benefits. You may apply for South Carolina Social Security benefits if you:
- are age 18 or older.
- have worked and paid Social Security Taxes long enough to qualify;
- have a medical condition that has prevented you from working OR is expected to prevent you from working for at least 12 months OR end in death; and
- reside in the United States or one of its territories.
Pursuing a claim through Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSD/DIB) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) can be a daunting and tedious job. Because people who are unable to work frequently depend on SSD and SSI benefits to meet their basic financial needs, a lot is at stake in these claims!
To make filing a South Carolina Social Security claim a bit easier for you, we have created a step-by-step guide to help you pursue the benefits you may need.
How To Apply
If you decide to apply for South Carolina Social Security benefits online, you may start your disability claim immediately. You don’t need to wait for an appointment, you can apply from anywhere you have access to a computer, and you can avoid time-consuming (and perhaps costly!) trips to a Social Security Office. We have created a quick and easy step-by-step guide to beginning your social security claim online.
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About 75% of applications for Social Security benefits are initially denied. Are you one of the many whose claims have been denied? Because of case backlog within the Social Security Administration (SSA), we recommend seeking legal help from a South Carolina disability lawyer as soon as you receive notice that your claim was rejected. If your application for benefits has been denied, the social security lawyers at Harris & Graves can help.
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