At SBHH LLC, we specialize in providing services that assist with representing individuals' with disabilities, complete their applications, not limiting, guidelines on what it takes to complete an functional application, from the beginning to the end.
Our Mission
Our mission at SBHH-LLC :to empower our clients with the knowledge needed of completing a detailed application package. Allowing us to follow-up with actionable plan to win their case. We are dedicated ethically, not only to optimizing our operations, but in delivering measurable results for our clients to win their benefits, they deserved.
"Our Approach"
We believe in documenting our clients medical conditions, to not only meet the definitions of disability, determined by the Office of the Social Security Administration(SSA), but to demonstrative throughout the entire application process, the same key distinctions needed. Therefore, documenting all of your unique challenges, we craft strategies that drive sustainable success to favor your application. Our team of experienced non attorney representatives', are committed to delivering excellence in every engagement on your behalf. As a result, we keep YOU as mentally stable as possible, while we complete the step work.
What Should You Know?
Social Security pays disability benefits through two programs: the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program and the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. SSDI is for workers and certain family members if they worked long enough and recently enough to be eligible for benefits. SSI is for people who are 65 or older, as well as people of any age, including children, who are blind or have disabilities. To be considered eligible for SSI, you must also have income and resources below specific financial limits.
Before you apply for Social Security disability benefits, please review the basics to make sure you understand what to expect during the application process. Also, gather the information and documents you’ll need to complete an application.
Disability SSA Application Packages
SSA Online Social Security Disability Income/SSDI:
Title II
Work History
This allows the Social Security Administration(SSA), to complete, and assess your probability for working credits. For ex., an accident, injury, mental health, whether due to work conditions or not. Not limiting, verifying your interest(s), in applying for Social Security Income (SSI).
Requirements are the following:
-. 18 years of age or/and older
- Worked jobs covered by SSA
- Medical condition(s) meet the defined definitions of SSA
Link:https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/qualify.html
If you stopped working due to a physical or mental conditions or both, the following are required:
- The last 5 years from the date of diagnosis of whom you worked for (start date - end date)
- Names of work corporations, where you were fired due to hospitalizations due to your condition(physical/mental)
- Fired due to vocal outbursts or arguments
Compassionate Allowances (CAL)
Compassionate Allowances (CAL) are a way to quickly identify diseases and other medical conditions that, by definition, meet Social Security’s standards for disability benefits. These conditions primarily include certain cancers, adult brain disorders, and a number of rare disorders that affect children and adults.
The Process
Creating An Online Account
Creating an SSA Online account is a highly suggested for this process. As it allows you to verify, each stage of your application process.
www.ssa.gov/createanaccount
Original Documents
Once your application has been physically received to the assigned local Social Security Administration, you will be sent a form to sign attesting that an online application has been completed, with your approval, and all the information, is correct. Next you should receive a phone call within 10 business days or less to attest, that another application has been completed. Thereafter, during the application process, you will be asked to either mail or bring in original documents, for ex., lease, birth, marriage, divorce certificates, among others. We suggest you take them in to the local SSA office within your community.
Social Security Income Application/SSI:
Title XVI
This is an paper application, used specifically for applying for SSI. Therefore, requiring only the following:
18 years old or older
Citizen or a Natural Citizen or a non-citizen who is a qualified alien or in one of certain alien classifications granted by the Department of Homeland Security(DHS).
Disability defined under the terms of the Social Security Administration (SSA)
Results in the inability to do any substantial gainful employment and
-Can be expected to result in death; or
Has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
Social Security Income Application/SSI: Children
A person who is neither married (as determined by Social Security) nor head of a household and
Under age 18; or
Results marked and severe functional limitations; and
Can be expected to result in death; or
Has lasted or can be expected to last for a continuous period of not less than 12 months.
Medical History
At the initial appointment scheduling, you MUST have the following:
- The initial Month/Year the you were medically diagnosed with the condition(s)
- The last 5 years of hospitals, primary care doctors, medical specialists, physical therapists, private program for abstinence-based recovery, case management programs, shelters, urgent cares, long term hospitalizations, short term visits, or others.
- Names of Prison Facilities
- Letters from family, case managers, school records, that can attest to your physical/mental conditions.
All information requires the Names and the Month/Year
Division of Disabilities Determinations (DDS)
Once the local SSA has received your application with the wet signatures, your case shall be assigned to DDS. Thereafter, DDS, will assign your application to an Analyst. Next, letters will be sent, not only to the non-attorney representative, but to (you) the claimant. Then the assigned analyst, preps the case for a medical doctor to review, and either make a decision or sends a request for an in-person doctors appointment, where you are scheduled to see the IMA Group.
IMA Group
If the doctors' at DDS, need additional information, the IMA will be contacted, and the client/claimant will be scheduled for an in-person appointment (can be more than 1 appointment within the same day or month). If you need to reschedule, please call (518) 389-1310.
"Our Commitment to Your Success"
If your interested, in setting up an appointment, for an phone interview, or zoom interview, please complete the information below. someone will contact you, as soon as possible. Please note, the initial interview can take 2 hours, more or less. Please have all your medical information (last 5 years from being diagnosed with a disability), work history included, (if applicable) for this appointment or email us for further instructions. "All data collected is protected by Hippa laws."
Please click on the information tab, so you can not only download the questionnaire, but be prepared for the initial interview.
Common Reasons for Non-Medical Denial
- Lack of Work Credits (SSDI): You have not worked long or recently enough, generally five of the last ten years.
- Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA): You are earning to much money from working.
- Excessive Income/Resources (SSI): Your household income or assets exceed strict SSI limits.
- Other: Not meeting citizenship/residency requirements, or inability for the SSA to locate you.
You have the right to appeal this decision, usually starting with a Request for Reconsideration, within 60 days of receiving the notice.
Reasons for Medical Denial
- Insufficient Medical Evidence: Records do not clearly show how your condition limits your ability to work.
- Condition Not Severe Enough: The SSA determines you can still do your previous work or adjust to other work.
- Duration Requirement Not Met: The impairment is not expected to last 12 months or result in death.
- Failure to Follow Treatment: Not following prescribed treatment plans (without a good reason) can lead to denial.
- Failure to Cooperate: Missing scheduled medical exams or not providing updated records.
Appeals Levels
Reconsideration: A complete review by someone who did not take part in the first decision.
Hearing by Administrative Law Judge (ALJ): If denied at reconsideration, you can request a hearing.
Appeals Council Review.
Federal Court Review.
Leave a brief description of your mental/physical disability diagnosis, and a number were you can be reached.A remote call will be scheduled.
Contact us
Hours
Monday - Friday
8:30am - 5pm
Saturdays 8am - 3pm (Online communication all day).
Sundays:Closed
701 E Franklin Street Suite105 1034
Richmond, VA 23219
United States
Phone:(754)-258-5616
Fax:(804)-890-2354
apply@sbhhllc.org