Persons who are not capable of performing any type of work for a period of at least twelve (12) months may be entitled to disability benefits. Depending upon the amount of work you have performed in the past, you may be entitled to Social Security Disability benefits, which is calculated based upon the number of fiscal quarters in which you have earned income. If you have not worked a specific number of quarters or if much of your work has not been recent, you may only qualify for Supplemental Security Income benefits.

The Vanover Law Office represents individuals who are not capable of working and assists them in pursuing the benefits to which they are entitled.

SUPPLEMENTAL SECURITY INCOME:

If you do not have the work history to be eligible for Social Security Disability Benefits, you may be eligible to receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI). However, SSI is a needs based program.

The Social Security Administration has regulations on the amount of resources that an individual may have and still be eligible for benefits. The limitations differ for married and single persons. Even if the individual cannot work, benefits may be denied if available resources are too high.