Individuals who are legally blind and unable to work may qualify for benefits under either the Social Security Disability Insurance program or the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI). You are considered legally blind if your vision cannot be corrected to better than 20/20 in your better eye or if your visual field is 20 degrees or less in your better eye.
Each benefits program has its own strict rules for qualifying if you are legally blind. That's why it's a good idea to consult a Social Security benefits attorney who understands the blindness disability application and appeals process.
For over 15 years, Mr. Benson has dedicated his law practice to treating each client with dignity and respect while determining the best course of action to help them recover the compensation they deserve. He advocates for his clients in Montgomery, Alabama, and across the U.S. on a daily basis to make sure their rights are protected and fights for the benefits they deserve.
Call J. Clay Benson, Attorney at Law, (334) 356-1925, or toll free at (855)-94J-CLAY or use our online contact form for a free, no-obligation initial consultation.
How We Can Help You Qualify for Disability Benefits If You're Blind
The most common causes of blindness in the U.S. are injuries to the surface of the eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetes. Visual impairment can have many triggers, however, including cataracts, stroke, blocked blood vessels, and tumors. Regardless of the source of your visual impairment, this tragic injury creates tremendous financial loss and need for future services to assist the client and their family in preserving their quality of life. Whether you're completely or partially blind, you may be eligible for disability benefits.
Another consideration if you are blind and still working is a special rule allowing you to receive higher retirement or disability benefits in the future. As you may know, Social Security benefits are based on your lifetime average earnings. If you're still working but blindness has reduced your earnings capacity, you may seek a disability freeze to exclude the earnings in years affected by your blindness. That can mean higher retirement or disability benefits when you do receive them. That is something to consider if you are still working and not yet receiving disability payments.
If you are legally blind and have a very low income or you did not pay Social Security taxes, you may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI benefits. SSI is an income-based program. If you have very little income and very few resources, you may qualify for SSI.
Contact a Disability Benefits for the Blind Attorney
For over 15 years, J. Clay Benson, Attorney at Law, has represented individuals who have been denied their Social Security disability benefits. Call us today at (334) 356-1925, or toll free at (855)-94J-CLAY or use our online contact form for a free, no-obligation initial consultation. If our lawyers can assist you, we will proceed on a contingency-fee basis. This means we don't get paid for our services until you recover money.
Mr. Benson has dedicated his law practice to treating each client with dignity and respect while determining the best course of action to help them recover the compensation they deserve. He advocates for his clients in Montgomery, Alabama, and across the U.S. on a daily basis to make sure their rights are protected and fights for the benefits they deserve.
Each benefits program has its own strict rules for qualifying if you are legally blind. That's why it's a good idea to consult a Social Security benefits attorney who understands the blindness disability application and appeals process.
For over 15 years, Mr. Benson has dedicated his law practice to treating each client with dignity and respect while determining the best course of action to help them recover the compensation they deserve. He advocates for his clients in Montgomery, Alabama, and across the U.S. on a daily basis to make sure their rights are protected and fights for the benefits they deserve.
Call J. Clay Benson, Attorney at Law, (334) 356-1925, or toll free at (855)-94J-CLAY or use our online contact form for a free, no-obligation initial consultation.
How We Can Help You Qualify for Disability Benefits If You're Blind
The most common causes of blindness in the U.S. are injuries to the surface of the eye, glaucoma, macular degeneration, and diabetes. Visual impairment can have many triggers, however, including cataracts, stroke, blocked blood vessels, and tumors. Regardless of the source of your visual impairment, this tragic injury creates tremendous financial loss and need for future services to assist the client and their family in preserving their quality of life. Whether you're completely or partially blind, you may be eligible for disability benefits.
Another consideration if you are blind and still working is a special rule allowing you to receive higher retirement or disability benefits in the future. As you may know, Social Security benefits are based on your lifetime average earnings. If you're still working but blindness has reduced your earnings capacity, you may seek a disability freeze to exclude the earnings in years affected by your blindness. That can mean higher retirement or disability benefits when you do receive them. That is something to consider if you are still working and not yet receiving disability payments.
If you are legally blind and have a very low income or you did not pay Social Security taxes, you may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income, or SSI benefits. SSI is an income-based program. If you have very little income and very few resources, you may qualify for SSI.
Contact a Disability Benefits for the Blind Attorney
For over 15 years, J. Clay Benson, Attorney at Law, has represented individuals who have been denied their Social Security disability benefits. Call us today at (334) 356-1925, or toll free at (855)-94J-CLAY or use our online contact form for a free, no-obligation initial consultation. If our lawyers can assist you, we will proceed on a contingency-fee basis. This means we don't get paid for our services until you recover money.
Mr. Benson has dedicated his law practice to treating each client with dignity and respect while determining the best course of action to help them recover the compensation they deserve. He advocates for his clients in Montgomery, Alabama, and across the U.S. on a daily basis to make sure their rights are protected and fights for the benefits they deserve.