Social Security Disability Law Practice
At John Jokela Law Firm LLC, we are committed to excellence in representing those who are partially or totally disabled in securing benefits under the Federal Social Security laws. We know that your claim is vital to you and your family, and we have the experience and integrity to give you the best representation possible. It doesn’t have to cost more to hire an experienced Social Security Benefits attorney. John Jokela has built his law practice helping people recover from loss. Contact us to find out what we can do for you.
Social Security Disability Representation
At John Jokela Law Firm, LLC, we know how difficult and intimidating it can be to attempt to navigate the governmental process of securing Social Security Disability Benefits. Many people who are entitled to benefits become discouraged with the process and forgo benefits to which they are legally entitled. We serve as zealous advocates for our clients and take our job to obtain benefits for you very seriously.
Basic Requirements For A Social Security Benefits Claim.
Generally, a worker insured under the Social Security Act is disabled if they are unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” due to an impairment or combination of impairments either physical or mental. Your medical condition that causes the impairment must have lasted at least 12 months, or be expected to last 12 months.
Your impairment(s) must be severe enough to significantly affect your ability to work. Social Security will first check to see if any of your impairments are on a list of impairments that they maintain. If it is, you may be found disabled at this point. If not, you may still be disabled if you can show that the severity of your impairment prevents you from performing any past work you have done, and from performing any other work that exists in substantial numbers in the economy.
Common Types Of Disabilities For Which Social Security Benefits May Be Paid
There are many types of illnesses and chronic conditions that may qualify you to receive benefits under the Social Security program. The central question is whether you are unable to engage in “substantial gainful activity” due to an impairment or combination of impairments either physical or mental. The condition that causes the impairment must have lasted at least 12 months, or be expected to last 12 months and must be severe enough to significantly affect your ability to work.
Social Security will first check to see if any of your impairments are on a list of impairments that they maintain. If it is, you may be found disabled at this point. If not, you may still be disabled if you can show that the severity of your impairment prevents you from performing any past work you have done, and from performing any other work that exists in substantial numbers in the economy.
If you live in the Stevens Point or Plover area and have questions about Social Security Disability, you can call Attorney John R. Jokela for a free consultation. John’s office is close by in Wausau and he would be happy to visit you in your area if you decide to go ahead with your case. He can be reached at 715-845-9000 or fill out the online form on this website.
