West Palm Beach, the county seat and largest city in the County of Palm Beach in Florida, is a mid-sized city which with a population in the 2010 U.S. census of nearly 100,0000. Education, healthcare, retail, food service, tourism and hospitality are the most prominent industries in the local economy in West Palm Beach.
The Social Security Administrations Region 4 office in Atlanta, GA services the West Palm Beach population. The Atlanta regional office sees just over 60,000 new claims each year and handles the distribution of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits for nearly 563,000 individuals annually.
SSDI is for individuals who’ve been unable to hold gainful employment for an extended period as a result of permanent or long-term disability. In addition to having a disabling condition, you must also have sufficient work credits built up over the last ten years in order to qualify for SSDI under the Social Security Administration’s guidelines. If you do not meet the requirements for SSDI, you may still qualify for SSI.
Apply for West Palm Beach Social Security Disability Benefits
Applying for West Palm Beach Social Security Disability benefits is a complex process and can take a number of months to complete. The Social Security Administration (SSA) approves about 26.8 percent of the initial claims from the State of Florida seen in the Atlanta regional office. The remaining claims – those initially denied benefits – must go through a second review, at which point about 8.9 percent of SSD applicants are found eligible for benefits. The next step for those denied is to file an appeal, which sends the case before an administrative law judge for final determination regarding eligibility. Having the assistance of a West Palm Beach Social Security Disability attorney throughout this process increases your chances of receiving SSD benefits.
The majority of West Palm Beach SSD claims that are initially denied are missing the appropriate medical records and other documentation required by the SSA. A West Palm Beach disability lawyer can review your case file and ensure you receive the appropriate medical tests and other procedures for sufficiently documenting your disability under SSA guidelines. He or she can improve your chances of receiving benefits during the initial or reconsideration reviews and can also argue your case at, and help you prepare for, the appeal hearing.
Below is the Social Security office location at which West Palm Beach disability benefit claims can be submitted:
West Palm Beach Social Security Disability Office
1645 N Congress Ave
West Palm Beach, FL 33409
West Palm Beach Social Security Disability Resources
To be deemed eligible for SSD benefits, you must show you’ve been getting ongoing treatment for the medical conditions which are behind your disability. This can be challenging when you have limited income with which to pay for medical care. Here are some of the West Palm Beach disability resources for free and low cost medical services.
West Palm Beach Health Center
1150 45th St,
West Palm Beach, FL 33407-2361
(561)514-5300
Florida Community Health Centers
Edwin W. Brown Building,
4450 South Tiffany Dr,
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)844-9443
Community Health Center of West Palm Beach
2823 N. Australian Ave,
West Palm Beach, FL 33407
(561)840-8681
Your West Palm Beach Disability Claim
Having the appropriate medical documentation contained within your SSD claim is critical to being found eligible for disability benefits. Before you submit your initial application to the SSA, you should consider having a West Palm Beach Social Security Disability lawyer review your case file. He or she can tell you if any documentation is missing and can assist you in getting the right records included in your file.
A West Palm Beach disability attorney can also walk you through the whole application and review process, making it easier to understand. Additionally, should you need to file an appeal or request a reconsideration on your claim, your West Palm Beach disability lawyer can assist with these steps as well, including arguing your case before the administrative law judge in the appeal hearing.
West Palm Beach disability attorneys charge no upfront fees for their services and are only paid if you receive SSD benefits.
