Social Security Disability Lawyer in Ponce, Puerto Rico

Let a Ponce Disability Attorney Help you File for Disability Benefits

Since its beginnings under Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945, social security benefits have provided a type of insurance to American workers. For those who have been too injured to work full-time, social security disability benefits or supplemental security income benefits can serve as a means to have some income to replace the wages lost by being unable to work.

In order to determine if you are eligible for SSD/SSI benefits, you must first file a sdisability benefits application either at a Social Security Administration office, over the phone or online. If, after evaluation, you are determined to be disabled, the case is sent to a Payment Center that will mail your disability  benefits check. If your claim is denied, you may appeal the decision in what is called Reconsideration.

Though rare, in some circumstances, the appeals process can become a protracted one. There are even a handful of cases every year that are heard before the United States Supreme Court. While not every portion of the disability benefits application and appeals process must be handled by a licensed attorney, having a disability benefits lawyer handle your case significantly increases your chances of winning.

To apply for Social Security disability benefits in Ponce, contact your local Social Security Administration office at:


This office also serves clients in Mercedita, Coto Laurel, Penuelas, Juana Diaz, Villalba, Guayanilla, Adjuntas, Jayuya, Santa Isabel and surrounding areas.
If you presume that the city of Ponce, Puerto Rico is named for Spanish conquistador Juan Ponce de Leon, you're almost right. It is actually named for his great-grandson Juan Ponce de Leon y Loyaza, who for a year was the Spanish governor of Puerto Rico. Today with more than 180,000 residents , there are likely some who may qualify for social security disability benefits.

There are several steps you should take before you file a claim. The first is to talk with your doctor. Not all injuries are classified as disabilities. Oftentimes there are other circumstances that are taken into consideration. Your doctors should be able to give you their opinion on whether your condition can qualify you as disabled. Your next step should be to consult an experienced SSD/SSI attorney who can explain to you some of the variables that could affect your disability benefits case. Your disability advocate can also work with your doctor on writing a letter that can explain your condition and make a compelling argument as to why you should be considered disabled.

Keep in mind that you could lose your benefits if your condition improves and the Social Security Administration determines that you are able to go back to work full-time. The SSA will check your medical records on occasion to receive updates on your condition. Yet much like the application process, there are varying factors (most notably age) that can affect a final ruling on your continued eligibility for disability benefits. In the end, if you still lose your SSD/SSI benefits and you do not agree with the decision, you have the right to file an appeal.

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