For 30 years, the Shook & Stone’s lawyers have helped thousands of Boulder City residents recover millions of dollars of Social Security Disability benefits. In fact, more than 29,000 Clark County residents receive Social Security Disability for blind and disabled individuals.
These benefits are valuable, including a maximum monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefit in excess of $3,800 and health insurance. However, it is difficult to get Social Security Disability (SSD/SSDI). Many people struggle through multiple levels of appeals. Increase your chances of success by working with a Boulder City Social Security Disability lawyer at Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers. Call our law firm in Boulder City for a free consultation today. It won’t cost you anything to see if we can help.
Shook & Stone Social Security Disability Lawyers Work for You
Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers know social security disability regulations and are focused on understanding how to get benefits for clients like you.
Our Social Security Disability lawyers in Boulder City have been recognized by many legal organizations for our success, including:
- Litigator of the Year: American Institute of Trial Lawyers
- Top 100: The National Trial Lawyers
- NOVA Distinguished Advocate Award
- Lawyer of the Year: American Institute of Legal Professionals
- Super Lawyers Rated
- Avvo Rating of 10.0 Superb
- Best Workers’ Compensation Attorney in Las Vegas by Expertise
- Best of Las Vegas Gold Winner Rating by Las Vegas Review-Journal
- Platinum Client Champion by Martindale-Hubbell
We will gather medical documentation and build a strong case on your behalf. Call us today to discuss your case with our lead SSD lawyers.
Do I Qualify for Social Security Disability (SSDI) Benefits in Boulder City?
Our Boulder City Social Security Disability team can help you with the steps of determining if you qualify for SSDI benefits.
We will review your medical information to match your conditions and symptoms with the Social Security Administration’s Listing of Impairments. Their guidelines explain specific limitations for each condition that you may have.
Our lawyers will also review your work history to determine whether you have enough work credits to qualify for benefits. Even if you do not have enough work credits, you may still qualify depending on your income level and disability status.
Common Conditions that Qualify You for SSDI in Boulder City
Your conditions may be evaluated to determine if you qualify for benefits. Or, you may have one condition that makes you eligible. According to the Administration’s Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program, here are the most common disabling conditions:
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- Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue Disorders. This category of disability includes a wide range of disorders affecting the bones, ligaments, cartilage, and other connective tissues.
- Neoplasms. A neoplasm is an abnormal growth forming a tumor or lump in the body, such as a lipoma, a hemangioma, a fibroma, or an adenoma.
- Circulatory System. Many Americans receive Social Security disability benefits because of a condition related to their circulatory or cardiovascular system.
- Nervous System and Sense Organs. This category covers conditions such as spinal cord injuries, brain injuries, and multiple sclerosis, Parkinson’s disease, epilepsy, and polio.
- Respiratory System.
- Depressive, Bipolar, and Related Disorders. These conditions are also known as mood disorders.
- Intellectual Disorders. an intellectual disability includes any limitation in learning, reasoning, problem-solving, or adaptive behavior. 3.6% of all Social Security disability recipients have disabilities in this category, which includes conditions like Down Syndrome, Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorder, Fragile X Syndrome, and Prader-Willi Syndrome.
- Genitourinary System. disabilities related to the genital (reproductive) and urinary systems. They account for 3.5% of all people receiving Social Security disability benefits. It can include things like chronic kidney disease, kidney transplant, and nephrotic syndrome.
- Injuries. Physical injuries, such as those sustained in a car or work accident.
- Other mental Disorders. Many people on Social Security disability have a mental health condition that isn’t specifically listed in the blue book.
Disabled in Boulder City? Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers Are Here to Help.
Social Security Disability claims are complex. You must understand how your medical conditions meet specific guidelines set by the SSA, as well as determine if you have enough work credits for benefits. It’s best to work with a disability attorney in Boulder City who can guide you through the process and help with any appeals that might be necessary. Call Shook & Stone Injury Lawyers to talk to a lead Social Security Disability attorney about your case.
