Lafayette, Louisiana, as the seat of Lafayette Parish, is a medium-sized city, reporting a population of 120,623 in the 2010 U.S. Census. Lafayette Parish is the center of Cajun and Creole culture in the U.S., and as such, tourism related to these unique subcultures plays a major role in the local economy of the City of Lafayette. The retail, manufacturing and information technology industries are also important in forming a stable economic base for the city.
The City of Lafayette is serviced by the Region 6 office of the Social Security Administration (SSA), which is physically based in Dallas, TX. The Dallas regional office distributes payments of Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income to more than 192,841 beneficiaries and sees almost 17,600 new cases each year from the State of Louisiana.
Individuals receiving SSDI benefits are disabled for at least twelve consecutive months and unable to work as a result. To be found eligible for Social Security Disability benefits, you must meet the SSA’s guidelines both in terms of medical condition and work credits. Work credits are accumulated during your employment before you became disabled and must be from the decade just prior to filing your claim. If you don’t have the work credits necessary to receive disability benefits, you may still be eligible for SSI payments.
Apply for Lafayette Social Security Disability Benefits
The processed for applying for Lafayette Social Security Disability benefits are complex, and for this reason, many people choose to seek legal help from a Lafayette disability lawyer. Doing so can increase the chances you’ll be found eligible and can result in a quicker decision as well.
The SSA Region 6 office only approves 32.6 percent of the initial applications it reviews. All other applicants must go through a reconsideration review and only 23.6 percent are found eligible after the second review. If denied benefits again, applicants must file an appeal. At this point, an appeal hearing will be schedule during which an Administrative Law Judge will make a final decision on your eligibility for benefits.
Those applicants who are denied benefits in the Lafayette area are often missing the appropriate medical documentation from their case files. A Lafayette Social Security Disability attorney can review your application, help you get appropriate medical care, and ensure your case file meets SSA guidelines. If you must file an appeal, your Lafayette Social Security Disability lawyer can help you prepare for testifying and can argue your appeal in front of the ALJ as well.
Listed below is the contact information for the Social Security office that accepts Lafayette Social Security Disability applications:
Lafayette Social Security Disability
106 Corporate Blvd.
Lafayette, LA 70508
Lafayette Social Security Disability Resources
Eligibility for disability benefits is based on many factors, however, the most crucial part of the SSA’s disability determination process hinges on the medical documentation contained within your application. A lack of appropriate medical care and treatment can result in denial. Affording healthcare with limited income can be very difficult. Here are some of the Lafayette disability resources for free and low cost healthcare services.
Community Health Center
1002 12th St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 769-1095
Community Health Center
1004 Surrey St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 456-4153
SWLA Center for Health Services
716 Hellen St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 769-9451
SWLA Center for Health Services
500 Patterson St.
Lafayette, LA 70501
(337) 769-9451
Your Lafayette Disability Claim
Having a strong and well organized disability application which contains an appropriate amount of medical documentation is central to being found eligible for SSD benefits. Having your file reviewed by a Lafayette disability lawyer increases your chances of receiving disability benefits. Disability lawyers charge no fees upfront for their services and are only paid if you’re approved for benefits.
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