SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY RULES - ALABAMA

Here are the rules for Social Security disability in Alabama.

Primary Requirements

1.  You are not now working at substantial gainful employment.
2.  You have not yet reached your full retirement age.
3.  You have 1 or more severe impairments that interfere with the ability to work; this impairment is expected to last at least 12 consecutive months OR to end in death.
4.  You are not physically or mentally able to return to past work.
5.  (Under age 50) - You are not able to perform any other full-tme work which exists in the US economy.

Other Factors to be Considered
  • your age
  • your past work experience
  • your level of education
  • your medical treatment records
Professionals who assist claimants with disability applications and help get them approved are called "advocates."  They work under an understanding that they only get paid if you win and receive back payments.  If you never get paid past due benefits, the advocate's work was for free and they cannot charge you for expenses.  Initial consultations and claim evaluations are free and without any obligation.  If you need assistance, please contact:

Charles W. Forsythe
The Forsythe Firm
Social Security Disability Advocacy
Huntsville, AL
(256) 799-0297

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  1. Charles W. ForsytheJune 23, 2017 at 7:36 PM

    Please note that the Forsythe Firm is not affiliated with the US Social Security Administration or the US Government. We work for you, our disabled clients, in the attempt to help you with the confusing legal requirements of Social Security disability. We are pleased to answer your questions, or to sit down and talk with you about your case, at absolutely no upfront cost.

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