As of 2010, the City of Thornton, Colorado had a population of about 118,772. As a prosperous community in the suburban metro area of Denver however, the city is quickly growing in population and expanding. In fact, Thornton has experienced a 44 percent increase in population since 2000. Key sectors of the local economy include education, healthcare, retail trade, manufacturing and construction.
Thornton Social Security claims, including Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are handled by the Region 8 district office of the Social Security Administration (SSA). The Region 8 office, located in Denver, sees about 11,200 new claims annually and additionally handles the distribution of SSDI and SSI to more than 113,000 beneficiaries.
SSDI is issued to disabled workers who can no longer maintain employment as a result of long term or permanent disability lasting twelve or more consecutive months. Qualifying for disability under the SSA’s guidelines requires a well documented medical disability in addition to sufficient work history over the previous decade during which you paid into the disability fund through standard payroll deduction contributions. If you meet medical requirements for SSDI benefits but not work credit stipulations, you may still be eligible for SSI benefits.
Apply for Thornton Social Security Disability Benefits
Applying for Thornton Social Security Disability benefits is complicated and can take a long time, with most applicants going through two reviews and an appeals hearing before receiving a final determination on their eligibility. As the process is complex, many decide to seek legal help and a Thornton disability attorney can actually improve your chances of being found eligible for SSD.
The SSA finds only about 35 percent of initial applications for SSD eligible for benefits. Claims are processed by the regional office and those not deemed eligible during the initial review must go through a reconsideration process. Only about 12 percent of reconsidered claims are approved. All others who wish to continue pursuing SSDI must file an appeal and having the help of a Thornton Social Security Disability attorney greatly increases your chances of receiving benefits.
The majority of Social Security Disability claims in Thornton that are denied benefits are lacking in sufficient medical documentation to substantiate disability. The SSA requires particular tests and types of treatments based on the type of disability. All these medical related issues must be appropriately documented in order to find an applicant eligible for SSD benefits under the SSA’s guidelines. This is exactly what a Thornton disability lawyer will ensure takes place upon reviewing your SSD application.
A Thornton disability attorney can assist you in getting the right medical care and will thoroughly review your application and case file in order to ensure the documentation is all in order. Having legal assistance early in the disability application process may help prevent the need for additional reviews or appeals. Even if you’re initially denied benefits, a Thornton Social Security attorney can help with additional reviews and your appeal hearing.
Below is the primary Social Security office that accepts applications for Thornton disability:
Thornton Social Security Disability
13151 W Alameda Parkway,
Lakewood, CO 80228
Thornton Social Security Disability Resources
Being approved under SSA guidelines for disability benefits requires significant medical documentation of your disability and ongoing treatment you’ve received. Affording adequate healthcare when on a limited income can be difficult however. Here are some of the Westminster and Thornton disability resources for getting low cost and free medical services.
Clinica Campesina Family Health Services
8990 Washington St,
Thornton, CO 80229-4537
(720)929-1655
Clinica Family Health Services
8300 Alcott St, Suite 205,
Westminster, CO 80031-4029
(303)650-4460
Your Thornton Disability Claim
All successful claims for disability benefits contain ample medical documentation. Before you submit your application, consider having your case evaluated by a Thornton Social Security attorney. Doing so makes it more likely you’ll see a favorable outcome. Your Thornton disability lawyer will review all of the documentation in your file and ensure it meets the SSA’s requirements, and he or she will charge no upfront fees for legal services. In fact, a Thornton disability lawyer is only paid if you receive SSD benefits.
