The City of Concord, California is located about 30 miles east of San Francisco and is a growing metropolitan area, reporting a population of 122,067 in 2010. Historically, most Concord residents found employment in Oakland and San Francisco.
Over the last few decades, Concord’s industrial base has grown significantly, and the city’s contemporary economy is largely driven by the education, financial services and telecommunications sectors.
Concord is among the communities serviced by the Region 9 district office of the Social Security Administration (SSA) in San Francisco. The San Francisco office reviews more than 83,500 new claims annually and additionally processes distributions of Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income for more than 790,000 individuals.
SSDI provides income for disabled workers suffering from total or complete disability. To qualify for SSDI, you must meet the SSA’s disability requirements and have accumulated sufficient work credits throughout the course of your employment over the decade prior to your application for benefits.
If you do not meet the work credit requirements for receiving SSD benefits, you may still be eligible for SSI.
Apply for Concord Social Security Disability Benefits
The Concord disability application process is a long and complicated one, with most applicants going through two reviews and an appeal before receiving a final determination on their eligibility.
The Social Security Administration only approves about 31 percent of initial claims reviewed by the regional office in the San Francisco, leaving all other applicants requesting a second review.
Many also need to file an appeal after being denied benefits a second time, as only about 12 percent of reconsidered claims are approved. Appeals are adjudicated by an Administrative Law Judge who makes the final ruling on eligibility for SSDI.
The most common reason for denial of Concord Social Security Disability benefit claims is a lack of sufficient medical documentation. The absence of specific and required medical test results also plays a part in denials. Hiring an experienced Concord Social Security attorney is in your best interest.
Hiring legal help early in the disability application process can shorten your wait for a decision and make it more likely you’ll be approved for benefits.
Listed below is the Social Security office which accepts Concord disability applications:
Concord/Walnut Creek Social Security Disability Office
1111 Civic Dr., Suite 180,
Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Concord Social Security Disability Resources
In order to be found eligible for disability benefits, you must show you’ve received ongoing medical care. This can be quite challenging when you have limited income. Here are some free and low cost Concord disability resources for receiving medical treatment.
Community Practice Clinic
2185 Pacheco St.
Concord, CA 94520
(925) 646-5580
Concord Health Center
3052 Willow Pass Rd.
Concord, CA 94519
(925) 646-5580
El Cerrito Health Center
988 Oak Grove Rd.
Concord, CA 94518
(925) 646-5580
Your Concord Disability Claim
Ensuring all of the right documentation is present in your case file, including the appropriate medical records, is critical to a favorable determination on SSD eligibility. A case review from a Concord Social Security attorney can improve your chances of receiving disability benefits.
He or she will review your application and all the documentation of your case and make sure your file is as sound and thorough as possible. A Concord disability lawyer can also argue your case at the appeal hearing, if necessary, and help you prepare for testifying in front of the ALJ as well.
