Typically, a Social Security attorney in Plymouth deals with matters of disability compensation and benefits. A client of this attorney may be entitled to a disability benefit because they cannot work due to a physical or mental disability. Disability compensation can come from either private insurance carriers or from the government Social Security Administration in the form of SSDI, Social Security Disability Insurance. Because of their in-depth knowledge of Social Security law, a Social Security attorney can first of all help the individual determine if he or she is truly eligible for benefits and if so, the attorney may assist the disabled person, using all the legal means at his disposal. A typical type of disability compensation is disability insurance benefits. Many countries, the United States among them have a disability insurance benefit fund that people who are employed pay into year after year. In the event a person who has contributed to the fund becomes disabled, the fund in turn can pay back a certain amount monthly either until the individual is no longer disabled or until the recipient reaches retirement age. To gain access to this fund the applicant must prove that he or she is truly disabled, cannot work and is eligible for benefits. A Social Security attorney is often hired to assist with the application process and to help supply the necessary verification materials. It can be extremely difficult to prove that one is disabled, the rate of first application approval is less than 30 percent; the balance are denied benefits. There is a complex process that allows the applicant to appeal the decision of the SSA, this appeals process is complicated and a Social Security attorney in Plymouth can be very helpful in proving that their client is disabled and should be granted benefits. Although there is a tendency to think of a disability as being for life, there are also those who suffer from a temporary disability. In many cases the employer is of the opinion that the applicant is not disabled and that he or she can perform work of some sort. In situations such as this a Social Security attorney can argue that their client is indeed disabled in an attempt to secure benefits even for a limited time. If you are unfortunately suffering from a disability, applying for and qualifying...