Social Security Disability
Adult Disability
If you were injured and, as a result, became disabled, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability (“SSD”) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (“SSI”) as long as you have a qualifying condition and meet all other eligibility requirements. SSD and/or SSI are ways for disabled individuals to maintain some financial stability when they are no longer able to work. Applying for Social Security can be a challenging process. The Law Office of Neubia L. Harris, PLLC is here to help. We can assist you with applying for SSD or SSI. We can also assist with appealing a denied claim. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.*
*Free consultations are only offered for Social Security cases
Eligibility
Qualifying disabilities include but are not limited to certain:
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Musculoskelatal Disorders(e.g. deformities, amputations, or other abnormalities)
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Special Senses and Speech (e.g. loss of speech, hearing loss)
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Respiratory Disorders (e.g. asthma, chronic pulmonary hypertension, cystic fibrosis)
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Cardiovascular Disorders (e.g. heart disease)
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Digestive Disorders (e.g. liver disease)
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Genitourinary Disorders (e.g. kidney disease)
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Hemmotologial Disorders (e.g. sickle cell anemia)
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Skin Disorders (e.g. Ichthyosis)
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Endocrine Disorders (e.g. Diabetic ketoacidosis)
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Congential Disorders that Affect Multiple Body Systems (e.g. Down syndrome)
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Neurological Disorders (e.g epilepsy, cerebral palsy, multiple sclerosis)
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Mental Disorders (e.g. schizophrenia, depressive, bipolar, and related disorders)
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Cancer
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and Immune System Disorders (e.g. Lupus)
If your disability is not listed, you may still be eligible for SSD or SSI benefits if you have a comparable condition.
Documentation Needed
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Medical Records
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Documentation showing how the disability affects your child’s activities of daily living
Cost
We offer free consultations for SSD and SSI cases. Additionally, if you decide to hire our office, we will work on the contingency retainer. That means that we do not collect any fees unless we win your case.
Children's Disability
Children, 17 years of age and younger, who have a disability may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income. The Law Office of Neubia L. Harris, PLLC has over ten (10) years of experience working with children with disabilities and their families. We understand how raising a child with a disability may present financial challenges for their families. We work with North Carolina families to apply for SSI on behalf of their disabled children. We also work with families who want to file an appeal if their child’s SSI claim has been denied. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.*
*Free consultations are only offered for Social Security cases
Eligibility
In order for a child to be eligible for SSI, the child must:
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Have a physical or mental condition (or combination of conditions) which result “in marked and severe functional limitations;”* and
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The condition(s) must be disabling, or expected to be disabling, for at least twelve (12) months or must be expected to result in the child’s death
*Marked and severe limitations are those that seriously limit the child’s activities of daily living (e.g. bathing, dressing, eating, toileting, etc.)
SSA will also consider the family’s household income, resources, and other personal information.
Documentation Needed
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School Records
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Medical Records
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Documentation showing how the disability affects your child’s activities of daily living
Cost
We offer free consultations for children’s disability cases. Additionally, if you decide to hire our office, we will work on the contingency retainer. That means that we do not collect any fees unless we win your case.
