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Do I have to be permanently disabled to get Social Security Disability benefits?

No. You simply must have a disability which lasts or is expected to last for at least one year or is expected to result in death.

Frequently Asked Questions

Are all Social Security representatives attorneys?
Can I get disability benefits based solely on mental illness?
Can I retain my benefits if I go back to work?
Do I have to be permanently disabled to get Social Security Disability benefits?
Do I need to hire a lawyer?
How can I make SSA decide my claim faster?
How long will it take before I receive benefits?
How much will it cost to hire a lawyer?
If I am awarded benefits, will my benefits last forever?
Is it easier for older people to get disability?
What happens if I become incarcerated?
What happens if I go back to work while my claim is pending?
What if my benefits get cut off?
When should I apply for Social Security Disability benefits?

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The use of the Internet or this form for communication with the firm or any individual member of the firm does not establish an attorney-client relationship. Confidential or time-sensitive information should not be sent through this form.

Bay Area Office

625 Cherry Street, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
(707) 542-5191
FAX: 707-547-2212

Sacramento, Redding and Surrounding Areas

(By Appointment Only)
(530) 528-1004

San Joaquin Valley Office

218 W. 8th Street, Hanford, CA 93230
(By Appointment Only)
(559) 584-2600

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