- South Carolina's Social Security Disability and SSI Specialists
Milton English & Whitten - Attorneys Dedicated To Social Security & Disability
in Charleston and Across South Carolina
If you have worked and paid enough Social Security taxes and you are disabled, you may be entitled to regular benefits.
Supplemental Security Income benefits can provide income to disabled individuals who have little to no income and resources.
These benefits are designed for the spouse of a deceased person who was insured under the Social Security system.
These disability benefits are designed for the adult children of workers who are retired, disabled, or deceased.
With over 30 years of practice, our firm has been fortunate enough to attract and retain some very talented employees. These tenured paralegals and case managers have accumulated knowledge and experience with the disability process that enables us to give our clients solid, informed advice and guidance.
We have learned the best ways to shepherd a disability case through a complex Social Security system. At Milton English & Whitten, we are consistently refining our methods and adapting to changes in law, policy and process.
One important tool is technology. Up to date case management software ensures that nearly every piece of information about every case is entered into our computer system. Every person who works on that case has that information at his or her fingertips at any time. This enables us to respond quickly to client inquiries and Social Security employees alike. We also invest in the best security tools available to keep our clients’ private information safe and secure.
There are two government programs that pay a monthly benefit to disabled individuals: Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB),part of a program sometimes referred to as Retirement, Survivors and Disability Insurance (RSDI); and Supplemental Security Income, or SSI.
You become eligible for Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB) by working and paying employment or FICA taxes, the same taxes you pay toward Social Security retirement. You must have worked for about five out of the last 10 years to be eligible for DIB, and you must meet Social Security's definition of disability. {Code of Federal Regulations, 20 CFR ?404.130, et seq.}
To be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you must meet the definition of disability and meet Social Security's financial eligibility requirements. Basically, this means you must own almost nothing and have little or no income.
Social Security defines disability as a physical or mental condition that has rendered you unable to work for at least 12 months or that is expected to last for at least 12 months. {Code of Federal Regulations, 20 CFR ?404.1505}
Most people who are disabled would benefit by hiring an attorney to help with their claim. Fulfilling the requirements to receive Social Security disability benefits can be complicated and confusing. The paperwork is unfamiliar to most people, and the detailed legal arguments can be complex. A lawyer can help with all these hurdles.
The other most common cause of disability is back problems.
Practicing law is about helping people. Our team is passionate about helping our sick or injured clients win the benefits they deserve. Our goal at Milton English & Whitten is to help you with a reliable monthly income and medical benefits.
Milton English & Whitten assists disabled individuals at any stage in the disability claims process. You can contact Will Milton English and his team if you are considering applying for disability or if your claim has been denied. Our Charleston disability attorneys work with cases at all levels, including federal District Court appeals after you’ve been turned down following a hearing before an administrative law judge. Find out how Will Milton English, an experienced disability lawyer in Charleston and his staff can help you.
If you are filing a claim for a disability, please let our team of disability lawyers help you today. We have over 40 years of combined experience and are familiar with how this process works.
MILTON ENGLISH & WHITTEN
SC Social Security Disability Attorneys
1110 Queensborough Blvd., Suite 100
Mt. Pleasant SC 29464