New Jersey Social Security Disability Lawyer
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Applying for Social Security & Disability

If you (or a family member) have suffered an injury or disease that prevents you from working, or is expected to prevent you from working for one year or longer, you may be entitled to receive Social Security disability benefits. The Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Goldblatt handles social security disability benefits cases throughout East Brunswick, Freehold, Edison, New Brunswick, Somerville, Toms River, and other communities in Middlesex, Monmouth, Ocean, Somerset, Mercer and Union counties. Contact an experienced Social Security disability attorney today.

Jeffrey Goldblatt has represented disabled individuals for over 25 years. He was one of the first attorneys in Middlesex and Monmouth counties to devote a large portion of his practice to obtaining disability benefits for those in dire need of government assistance. Mr. Goldblatt understands that the Social Security disability process can be a long, complicated, and frustrating experience to those not represented by an attorney. He will simplify the procedure for you and guide you through the appeals process.

Social Security Appeals

Mr. Goldblatt accepts most social security cases on a contingency basis. If he fails to obtain benefits for you, you pay no fee. The Social Security appeals process requires experienced representation in order to present a well-structured and convincing case to establish the disability requirements. Mr. Goldblatt is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives. He is an experienced attorney who can help you.

Social Security Benefits

As an experienced New Jersey disability lawyer, Mr. Goldblatt offers assistance in obtaining the following Social Security benefits:

  • Disability Insurance Benefits Paid to individuals who have worked in recent years (five out of the last 10 years in most cases) who are now disabled.
     
  • Disabled Widow's and Widower's Benefits Paid to individuals who are at least 50 and become disabled within a certain amount of time after the death of their husband or wife.
     
  • Disabled Adult Child Benefits Paid to the children of persons who are deceased or who are drawing Social Security disability or retirement benefits. The child must have become disabled before age 22.
     
  • Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits - Paid to individuals who are poor and who are disabled. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is designed to help elderly, blind, or disabled people who have little or no income, and it provides benefits to meet basic needs for food, clothing, and shelter.

For assistance with disability benefits contact Mr. Goldblatt's offices in East Brunswick and Freehold, New Jersey, today.

Most attorneys do not handle Social Security Disability and/or SSI cases. The attorney fees are set and limited by law and the field is highly technical.  Created by statute, the Social Security laws and regulations are subject to continuing revision and modification. Effective representation in a Social Security proceeding requires a thorough knowledge and understanding of the applicable laws and an easy fluency with the rules of procedure in Administrative Law. This requires experience with many different types of Social Security claims, and it requires a continuing and exhaustive study of the changes and modifications as they occur.

The outcome of your Social Security disability claim will affect the rest of your life, for better or for worse. Before you hire a Social Security lawyer, take the time to make certain that he or she is an expert. Don’t hesitate to ask frank and probing questions about the nature and extent of Social Security claim representation.  To begin your Social Security representation search, contact an experienced New Jersey Social Security disability attorney at The Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Goldblatt, Esq. at 866-781-6213 for a free consultation.

What is the difference between Social Security (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)?
 
Social Security provides disability insurance benefits to those who have worked and paid Social Security taxes who have become disabled. In order to receive benefits the claimant must establish 1) that the disabling condition makes it impossible to perform any substantial work, and 2) that the disability is expected to last at least a year, or until death.
 
Social Security provides SSI benefits for those who are severely disabled but not eligible to receive Social Security disability insurance benefits, usually because they did not work long enough in Social Security covered employment to establish eligibility. SSI differs substantially from Social Security disability. The benefits are lower, there is no provision for dependent or survivors benefits, and the disabled person cannot own substantial assets or have substantial income from any source.
 
Are my Social Security disability benefits taxable?
They may be, but only if you have substantial “combined income” apart from your Social Security.  The term “combined income” comes from your 1040 Federal Income Tax return form. It means the total of adjusted gross income, plus nontaxable interest, plus one-half of your Social Security benefits.
 
If you file your federal tax return as an individual you may have to pay taxes on up to 50 percent of your Social Security benefits if your combined income is between $25,000 and $34,000. If your combined income is above $34,000 you may have to pay taxes on up to 85 percent of your Social Security benefits.  If you file a joint return, you may have to pay taxes on up to 50 percent of your benefits if the combined joint income of yourself and your spouse is between $32,000 and $44,000. If your joint combined income is more than $44,000 you may have to pay tax on up to 85 percent of your Social Security benefits.
 
At the end of each year, you will receive a Social Security Benefit Statement (Form SSA-1099) in the mail showing the amount of benefits you received during the year. You can use this statement when you are completing your federal income tax return to find out if any of your benefits are subject to tax. Although this form is mailed out automatically at the end of each year, an additional copy will be sent to you at any time upon your request.
 
If you have substantial income apart from your Social Security benefits, you will want to discuss these issues with your Social Security lawyer or with your tax preparer.
 
How long does a person need to work to become eligible for retirement benefits?
When you work and pay Social Security taxes, you earn up to a maximum of four "credits" for each year. The way you earn a credit has changed over the years. Before 1978, employers reported your earnings every 3 months—these credits were called "quarters of coverage," or QCs. Back then, you got a QC or credit if you earned at least $50 in a 3-month calendar quarter.
 
In 1978, employers started reporting your earnings just once a year. Credits are now based on your total wages and self-employment income during the year, no matter when you did the actual work. You might work all year to earn four credits, or you might earn enough for all four in a much shorter length of time.
 
The amount of earnings it takes to earn a credit changes each year. In the year 2005, $920 in covered earnings was required to get one Social Security or Medicare work credit and $3,680 to get the maximum four credits for the year.  As of 2006, $970 in covered earnings was required to get one Social Security or Medicare work credit and $3,880 to get the maximum four credits for the year.  During your lifetime, you probably will earn more credits than the minimum number you need to be eligible for benefits. These extra credits do not increase your benefit amount. Your average earnings over your working years determine how much your monthly payment will be.

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Jeffrey Goldblatt
The Law Offices of Jeffrey W. Goldblatt, Esq.
4G Auer Court
East Brunswick, NJ 08816
Phone: 866-781-6213
Fax: 732-238-8990

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