FAQ’s

No. We never charge a fee unless you are awarded your benefits. Contact us now for a free consultation.

Social Security determines disability using a combination of evidence. This includes information provided through the application, questionnaires, medical evidence, and opinions of your treating doctors and/or consultative doctors.

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) each have disability programs. It is possible to receive disability benefits from both, however, the criteria for receiving disability benefits through Social Security and the VA are different and you must file separate applications.

Under the Social Security Act, "disability" means the "inability to engage in any substantial gainful activity by reason of any medically determinable physical or mental impairment which can be expected to result in death or has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of no less than 12 months."

Yes! The Social Security process can be confusing for someone trying to navigate the system.  In most cases an initial denial by Social Security is not the end of the road.  Most claimants eventually have to attend an administrative law hearing before their benefits are granted. 

The Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) and the Social Security Administration (SSA) each have disability programs.  It is possible to receive disability benefits from both, however, the criteria for receiving disability benefits through Social Security are different from the criteria for receiving disability benefits from the VA, and you must file separate applications. 

While you do not technically need health insurance to apply for SSDI or SSI benefits, you do have the legal burden of proof with medical evidence that your medical impairments are disabling. Therefore, applying for AHCCCS (Arizona’s Medicaid program) is encouraged if you are not currently receiving medical treatment.