The city of Thousand Oaks, California is located in southeastern Ventura County and reported a 2010 census population of 126,683. Biotech, telecommunications, automotive and electronics businesses encompass the major portion of the city’s employment market, with the aerospace, healthcare and finance industries rounding out the metropolitan economic base.
Thousand Oaks 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 (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) 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 SSDI benefits, you may still be eligible for SSI.
Apply for Thousand Oaks Social Security Disability Benefits
The Thousand Oaks 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 (SSA) only approves about 31 percent of initial disability 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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks 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 Thousand Oaks disability applications:
Thousand Oaks Social Security Disability
Suite 110, 322 E Thousand Oaks Blvd,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360
Thousand Oaks Social Security Disability Resources
In order to be found eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, you must show you’ve received ongoing medical care for any disabling conditions. This can be quite challenging when you have limited income. Here are some free and low cost Thousand Oaks disability resources for receiving medical treatment, including those in nearby communities.
Conejo Valley Family Medical Group
223 E Thousand Oaks Blvd, Suite 102,
Thousand Oaks, CA 91360-7707
(805)370-0600
Clinicas Del Camino Real
1000 Newbury Rd, Suite 150,
Newbury Park, CA 91320-6438
(805)498-3640
Sierra Vista Family Medical Clinic
1227 E Los Angeles Ave,
Simi Valley, CA 93065-2871
(805)520-3248
Your Thousand Oaks 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 disability benefits eligibility. Before you submit your initial application, you should consider getting a free case evaluation from a Thousand Oaks Social Security attorney. 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 in order to increase your chances of receiving SSD benefits. A Thousand Oaks disability lawyer can also argue your case at the appeal hearing, if necessary, and help you prepare for testifying in front of the administrative law judge as well.
Disability attorneys charge no fees upfront and are only paid if you receive SSD benefits. To learn more about hiring a Thousand Oaks Social Security Disability attorney or to receive a free case evaluation, click here.
