The overwhelming majority of people who come to our office seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits want to work. At the Law Offices of Bruce K. Billman in Richmond, Virginia, we help people seek the SSDI benefits they need and we also help them get back to work. We have been helping people get back into the workforce for 29 years. Let us put our skill and experience to work for you.
Do you need help with your SSDI claim? Contact us today online or by phone at 1-800-371-2906 to speak with an experienced Richmond, Virginia attorney.
Working Before Being Approved
If you have applied for SSDI benefits but have not yet been approved, you may wonder how working will affect the success of your claim. At the Law Offices of Bruce K. Billman, we think that working before being approved is a win-win situation.
For one thing, if you attempt to work, and are able to, then that is a success in itself. You have proven that you can overcome hardship and be productive despite your medical condition.
On the other hand, if you try to go back to work, and are simply unable to because of your condition, you have a much more compelling case to bring before the Social Security Administration. You have proven to them that you are not a quitter — you want to work, but are simply unable to.
Working After Being Approved
If your claim has been approved and your SSDI benefits have been granted and you want to return to work, you have statutory rights in place under SSDI law. Even if you go back to work, you will only lose your SSDI benefits if:
- You work more than nine non-consecutive months, and…
- Your average per-month income is greater than $900
These protections allow SSDI benefit holders the chance at a trial work period to determine whether or not they are able to re-enter the workplace, without the risk of losing their benefits.
Contact an Experienced Local Virginia Attorney Today
If you would like to speak with an experienced SSDI lawyer about working while disabled, please contact us online or by phone at 1-800-371-2906 today. We offer all clients free initial consultations. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will not pay an attorney’s fee unless you win.
