SSDI claim
Approved on first application
Full SSDI Benefits, No Appeals Needed
- Filed by our office
Full SSDI benefits were awarded on the initial application our office filed, with no appeals necessary.
Practice Area
Social Security Disability
A disability claim is a long process with strict deadlines. We know it well, and we will fight for the benefits you deserve.
Start Your Free Case ReviewKnowing where to start when submitting a claim for a government disability benefit can be overwhelming. If you or someone close to you is no longer able to work due to a mental or physical condition, you may qualify for SSD or SSI. Let's start at the very beginning.
We handle disability cases anywhere in Florida. Most of the work happens by phone, Zoom, and mail, so you don't need to live near our Clearwater office.
How the Disability Claim Process Works
Making a claim can be a long and difficult process, and a mishandled claim can be denied or end in an unfavorable decision. We have more than 20 years of disability practice behind us, and we guide our clients through every step with clear, helpful information.
- 1Free Case ReviewWe look at your situation and medical history at no cost and map out the strongest path, whether you're applying for the first time or fighting a denial.
- 2Building Your ApplicationWe help gather and organize the medical evidence the SSA actually looks for, so your claim is complete and supported from the start.
- 3ReconsiderationIf your initial claim is denied, as many are, we handle the appeal and strengthen the record before it moves forward.
- 4Hearing Before a JudgeIf it comes to it, we prepare you and present your case to an Administrative Law Judge, where strong representation matters most.
What If You've Already Applied and Been Denied?
If you have been denied Social Security disability benefits, you are not alone, and a denial can be appealed. Attorney Michael Mastrogiovanni has handled disability cases for more than 20 years, and his approach has produced favorable outcomes for the vast majority of his disability clients. Every case is unique, and past results don't guarantee a particular outcome, but experience with the process matters a great deal.
SSDI vs. SSI: What's the Difference?
Two different federal programs can provide disability benefits, and which one applies to you depends on your work history and finances. Here's how they compare:
SSDI
Social Security Disability Insurance · Title II
Paid monthly if you meet the SSA's definition of disability and remain insured. You must have paid in sufficient quarters of coverage during your employment.
Based onWork history
Asset limitNone
Monthly benefit~40% of prior earnings
Health coverageMedicare
SSI
Supplemental Security Income · Title XVI
A low-income-based program paid monthly if you meet the SSA's definition of disability and have little to no assets. It is not based on work history, and Michael has helped many people qualify, including infants and minors.
Based onIncome & assets
Asset limitStrict
Monthly benefitSmall fixed amount
Health coverageMedicaid
Social Security Disability Results
SSI claim
Won at hearing
Full SSI Benefits After Two Denials
- Denied twice by the SSA
Full SSI benefits were awarded at hearing after the claim had been denied twice by the Social Security Administration.
Every case is different. Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict the outcome of your case; results depend on the unique facts and legal circumstances of each matter.
The Biggest Mistake in SSDI Cases
At least once per month our office speaks with someone who had a debilitating accident or injury years earlier but decided to wait before filing for SSDI benefits, and is now no longer eligible because their insured status expired.
Don't wait for your insured status to expire.
Contact our office today to discuss your options and make an informed decision while there is still time.
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