HUNTSVILLE DISABILITY GUIDE

Here is what the law requires Social Security to do in order to determine if you meet the definition of "disability" and qualify for benefits. 1)  Determine whether you are present working at "substantial gainful activty."  In 2014, this means earning at least $1,070 per month, gross. 2)  Find that you have one or more severe medically determinable impairments (other than drug or alcohol abuse).  A doctor's medical record is essential at this step. 3)   Find out whether your impairment is severe enough to meet a Listing.  If not, Social Security must determine your "residual functional capacity," which means the most you can do with regard to work related activity. 4)  Determine whether you can perform any of your past relevant work--which is usually the work you have performed at substantial gainful activity level during the past 15 years ( and did the work long enough to learn how to do it). 5)  If you cannot return to any past relevant wor

Wounded Warriors who are unable to perform their work but are still on active military duty may qualify for Social Security disability benefits.  Social Security's policy is that receiving active duty military pay does not, in and of itself, prohibit a finding of disability.  It is the ability to perform work related activities that determines whether a in uniform is disabled. The Forsythe Firm helps many Huntsville/Redstone veterans to apply for and receive Social Security disability benefits.  Our service is free unless you are approved and receive back pay as a result of our efforts.  Consultations are always without cost or obligation. We are located at 7027 Old Madison Pike NW, Suite 108 in Huntsville.  That's in Research Park directly in front of Bridge Street Town Centre, and only a half mile from the Redstone Arsenal gate.  We would be honored to serve you.  Call me at (256) 799-0297.