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• What is the definition of disability used by Social Security?

  "Disability" is defined by the Social Security Act as the "inability to engage in any Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA) 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 not less than 12 months."

• What is the difference between Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

  Both Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are federal income replacement programs designed to help those who are disabled and cannot work.
  
  Social Security Disability (SSD) is a program geared toward people with a substantial work history who have developed a disability likely to last at least 12 months, or is likely to result in their death.
  
  Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed to provide a basic income for low-income disabled people who have never been able to work, or who have not worked long enough to qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD).

• How are your disability attorneys paid?

  It costs nothing to discuss a Social Security case with an attorney at the Law Offices of Kevin Moore because Kevin works on a contingency basis. A contingency lawyer is not paid an hourly or "per job" fee from the client. Rather, Kevin's firm earns a percentage of back-due benefits subject to a maximum fee as determined by the commissioner of the Social Security Administration (SSA).

• How soon can I apply for benefits after I have become disabled?

  You are potentially eligible for Social Security disability benefits as soon as you become disabled

• What factors does Social Security use to determine if I am disabled?

  The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers your medical records, age, education and work experience to determine if you are able to continue in your present employment. If you are not, it will use these same factors to determine if you are capable of other types of employment or retraining for future employment.

• Suppose I have become disabled due to a variety of health problems, rather than one specific health problem. Can I still get Social Security disability benefits?

  When determining disability, the Social Security Administration (SSA) considers a person's combination of medical conditions and the impact of those conditions on his/her ability to work.

• Is age a factor in determining my disability status?

  The Social Security Act requires the Social Security Administration (SSA) to consider age when making a determination because the same disability can affect an older person much differently than it affects a younger one. As people get older, they become less adaptable and less able to switch to different jobs to cope with health problems. A severe foot injury that might cause a 30-year-old to switch to a sit-down computer job might completely disable a 55-year-old person who could not make the adjustment.

• Can I get partial Social Security Disability (SSD) payments for a partial disability?

  No, Social Security Disability (SSD) is an all or nothing system. You are either disabled or not disabled. There is no such thing as partial disability under Social Security Disability (SSD).

• How long will I have to wait for disability payments to start?

  Social Security Disability (SSD) payments cannot begin until five months after the date of the disability, and can extend back no more than one year before the date of the application. Social Security Income (SSI) payments cannot be made prior to the date of the application.

• How long do I have to be disabled to qualify for Social Security disability benefits?

  You can qualify if you have been disabled for at least 12 months, or your doctor expects that your disability will last for at least 12 months, or if you have a condition that is likely to result in death within 12 months

Kevin A. Moore, Attorney At Law

Kevin A. Moore is a Nashville Tennessee area based Social Security Disability (SSD) law firm which provides SSD law services statewide. From his main office Nashville, Kevin also serves SSD clients in the adjoining Nashville communities of Brentwood, Hendersonville, Franklin & throughout Davidson County, Tennessee.

Social Security Disability law, as practiced by Kevin A. Moore, addresses all of a client's concerns when aggressively pursuing justice for his clients. This site explains how Kevin's firm handles workers' compensation cases and often explains the complexity of Social Security Disability law in layman's terms. .

As a premiere Nashville, Tennessee Social Security Disability lawyer, Kevin Moore not only provides the legal advice and counsel expected of an experienced SSD attorney, his firm also collaborates with other professionals and para-professionals to provide his clients with all of the resources needed to successfully resolve their cases.