About Freedom Disability
National Social Security Disability Advocates
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National HQ | Shelton, CT 06484
Southeast Region Office| Miami Lakes, FL 33014
West Region Office| Mesa, AZ 85210
Social Security Disability Experts, Since 2002
Our Advocates are trained disability benefits experts and know how to prepare high-quality applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Insurance Income (SSI) benefits.
Freedom Disability is a national Social Security Disability advocacy group. We provide education and representation services to help people with disabilities, in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, file for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
We are professional, compassionate, and responsive to every person who chooses us to advocate for them to get the disability benefits they deserve.
How Our Advocates Work for You
- Your Advocate works with you to build the highest-quality application to give you the best chance to win benefits.
- If your first-time application is denied (SSA denies 63 percent of first-time applications), your Advocate will get you through the complicated appeals process.
- Our Advocates understand the challenges you face and are committed to getting you the disability benefits you deserve.
- It is our job to help you get back the freedom to live your life.
More to Know about Our Services
There are no upfront fees required from you for choosing Freedom Disability to help you win disability benefits.
Freedom Disability receives a percentage fee on back benefits for you and your dependents.
Our fee is determined by SSA and is paid to us by SSA only if we win your case.
Freedom Disability provides compassionate and efficient advocacy services to thousands of individuals with disabilities every month.
Our SSA-accredited Advocates had to pass a rigorous testing process from SSA to prove their expertise in the field of Social Security Disability.
We are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
Read more about our Freedom Disability Leadership Team.
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I have bipolar and suffer depression and panic attacks. I cannot seem to keep a job because of my illness. I also am an alcoholic but I am not drinking now. I have no Ins. I am working a part time job right now but for how long at burger king. I cannot survive with no money no place to live I also have child support to pay I am getting behind on that. I've had this illness along time but it is getting worse with age. I am 50 years old can you help me. thank you very much.
Danny, If you've paid into Social Security for a long enough period of time, and if you are currently earning below $1,000 a month and can prove that you have a medical condition that meets the Social Security Administration's definition of a disability, you could qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits, or SSDI. You could get help under the Supplemental Security Income program, or SSI, too. Yuo might want to check in with your local SSA office first to find out what they say about your options. Read more about SSDI and SSI in the "Disability Benefits" section of our Web site.
I have applied for SSI, and Disability, I was denied. I am 64 years old, disabled with two total knee replacement, a torn rotator cuff, and my blood pressure is out of control. I have been doing substitute teacher work but had to stop because of my health. I am constant in pain, legs, feet and hands stay swollen after I am up on my feet for a long period of time. I get dizzy and fatique while walking. My legs goes out while walking some times. I am on pain medications that makes me sleepy. I only have 30 credits with social security. Can the remainder of 6 credits be waived since I cannot work? Please let me know if you can help me. It is hard living on $733.60 a month from retirement.
Dorothy, When someone is on SSDI, the benefit turns into that person's Social Security retirement benefit at retirement age. The amount is based on work earnings. Since you are already taking your retirement benefit you would not be able to get disability benefits from Social Security too.
While working at a temp agency Able Body I stepped on a rusty nail and was treated by my employer with a tetanus shot. However the infection worsened and after a few days I was driven by a relative to the emergency room at North Central Baptist Hospital. The hospital informed me that the nail had caused an infection and I would need surgery for the infection and to clean out the swelling. I’ve had two surgeries since then. I’ll be under the care of North Central Baptist Hospital for the next 2-3 months. They will have to continue to clean the wound with an Air-Vac and give me fluids. If I don’t get the proper treatment they will have to amputate my leg. I may also need a skin graph to replace the flesh from my foot due to the surgeries. I have bills and no other financial assistance, would I qualify for disability at least until recovered?
Rafael, Social Security disability insurance is for people who have paid into Social Security long enough and recently enough (if you are over 31 that would be a total of five non-consecutive years within the last 10 year period) and you must have a severe medical condition that is expected to prevent you from working at any job for 12 months or longer. You may be able to get Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you have low income and few resources. Your local Social Security office could advise you on that possibility. Your employer may also provide short-term disability insurance. You should check into that. Local social services may be able to help you too. Good luck with your recovery.
hi my name is Traci Isbell. I am 29 years old and i have seizures. i started having seizures in september 18, 1998. i was getting ready for school and i blacked out and i know what was happening to me until i started coming around when i was being rolled up the driveway to the ambulance that was at the end of the driveway. i have tried once before to get disablility and was turned down and now i am trying again this year. i turned the paperwork with all of the information that they needed, but i still need help doing that. i haven't worked outside the house for awhile. i still have seizures and having trouble finding a way to get help on my medical bills and medicine that i have right now. i don't have medical coverage at all. but my son has medical coverage right now.
Hi, My name is Lori and I am trying to get SSDI for myself becase I do not have insurance and am unable to work because I was diagnosed with emphesema back in 2008 and since then I have not been to a doctor because I do not have medical insurance. So I am trying to get some assistance for myself. I am a single white mother of 2 youing sons ages 10 and 12. and they have medical for themselves through the state and I do not qualify for medical through the state, My 10 year old has Autism and that is another reason I cannot work because I need to be at home for him. I just need help for myself and I am 52 years old with emphesema and breathing problems and am uninsured and reallly would like to know if I can get help.
I'v been denied three time , and I'v stage three breast cancer, High blood pressure, my right leg is paralized from a stab wound to the chest, neck. It left me with one good leg, wich is my left leg and now that is giving me problems, I'm on several meds. I'll soon have my left breast removed due to the cancer, I'm very depressed and sometimes I don't know what to do I feel like committing sucide, but I know that god doesn't want me to do that so if u can help me give me a call.
I have a question? I have spinal stenosis and severe carpal tunnel. Today I have been approved for SSI In addtion, the SSDI's application requested 15 years of my work history. My question: Can you you calculated what may be my benefits? I understand the Wisconsin rule is$685.00 for SSI. What if my SSD is also $685.00? Thanks , wandajenkins@live.com
Hi Wanda, Your monthly payments are based on your lifetime earnings in addition to other adjusting factors including whether or not you are receiving other types of disability insurance such as Workers’ Compensation payments, SSI, etc. Some may think that if they qualify for the maximum benefit for SSI, and also qualify for an SSDI benefit, that they can then get both maximum amounts each month. This is not the case. Combined benefits could give you just a few dollars extra than if you received one or the other. This is because your SSI benefit is based on need and your SSDI benefit will increase your countable income, reducing your “need” and SSI amount. Click here to learn more about receiving both SSI and SSDI benefits.
what medical symptom is needed to qualify for disability
Well i would like to know if i can apply because i have fibromayalgia,blood clot problems and due to blood clot problems i am limited as to meds i can take i have been a caregiver for 20years in 2007 i lost a job after 5 years because i had poor attendance due to sickness,at that time i was suffering with endometriois,which lead to a laproscopic surgury,then i was on unemployment for 1 year then went back to working pt as an aide during that time i had to have a full blown hysterectomy and i cannot take horemones bec of blood clot issues so i am on an anti-depressant for hormones and mood stabilization,my fibromayalgia is becoming worse when i exert myself trying to exercise work ect i get shortness of breath.Being an aide has been a real struggle this past year because my legs are so painful that i can't sit or stand for long periods of time and arthritis,and edema are setting in my left leg causeing swelling up and down my Left leg.I can't hardly get through work anymore without going home in tears full of pain even working pt.I want to know if i can actuaully apply and have help through the whole process bec i am 39.I have now come to the point in which i know i have to do this bec working doing what i have done for twenty years i am having a hard time working even part time.I was wondering if i could get help from freedom disability to help me from the very start.My doctor that i have now is really helpful and does feel most of all things that are happening to my body is the fibromayalgia and the blood clot issues are not helping anything.Please let me know what u think about if i have a good qualifying case and if freedom disability can help me through the process.I am from Michigan.Thank u for taking the time to read this.
Hi Tina, Thank you for your comment. I would say the first step is to get an evaluation from one of our eligibility consultants. You’ll be asked some questions about your condition and how it interferes with your ability to work. You’ll also be asked about your work history to help determine if you are insured for benefits. This free consultation will also give you some guidance on what your next steps should be. I hope you’ll call us at 866-761-5942.
@ Ashley thank u and i will be in touch i am gonna call Monday to consult I appreciate your response i really do think i will be using this service every step of the way as i think freedom disability will be able to help me through the process of all of this.Again thank u.
I filed a claim about 6 years ago when I became "almost" legally blind, but was denied benefits. I would like help with my claim as I will eventually be blind due to scar tissue distortion
Hi Dan, Because it has been 6 years since you have been denied, you would have to start a new claim. I would recommend you get in touch with one of our Eligibility Consultants by calling 866-761-5942. They will walk you the eligibility screening and determine if we can assit you with your claim. Thank you.
I have eye problems and was denied Social Security many years ago. Now even worse. Please send me information about your services. Do you have anything in large print?. I can read email, but large print is easier. Thank you. Beth
Hi Beth, The best way to find out about our service and if you would be eligible for Social Security Disability, is to get an quick evaluation from one of our eligibility consultants. This is a free, no obligation consultation, and you'll find out right away whether or not you are eligible for our service. When you call in you’ll be asked some questions about your condition and how it interferes with your ability to work. You’ll also be asked about your work history to help determine if you are insured for benefits, which you said you already are. This free consultation will also give you some guidance on what your next steps should be. I hope you’ll call us at 866-761-5942.
i have filed for disability with ssi back in tha middle of last yr,i have been denied and waiting on a court date,i do not have a lawyer and i am still working about 20-25 hrs a wk,i make 700.-800.00 a month,I am always in so much paim with my back and neck,have had surgery on both and getting ready to have 2nd surgery on neck,we have to have income to help pay the bills,my dr suggest i don't work but i have to have some kind of income till i know i have something comming in,can you help me with this
i am awaiting a reply to see if i need to look other places for help,plesae contact me asap.
Hi Theresa, If you would like us to assist you in applying for Social Security Disability benefits, the first step woudl be to get an evaluation from one of our eligibility consultants. When you call in you’ll be asked some questions about your condition and how it interferes with your ability to work. You’ll also be asked about your work history to help determine if you are insured for benefits, which you said you already are. This free consultation will also give you some guidance on what your next steps should be. I hope you’ll call us at 866-761-5942.
I am trying to make contact with my avocate Andrea Trimboliall I have been able to determin is that she is on maternity leave I would like someone to contact me via email I have no phone at this time.at
Hi Edmundo, I have passed this infomation along to your new Advocate Carolyn, and she will be reaching out to you shortly. Thank you.