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Benefits Gap Between Men and Women Who Receive Social Security Disability

Social Security disability benefits may be available if your severe mental or physical condition falls under the listing of impairments and meets the criteria set forth by the Social Security Administration. Disability benefits can help offset lost income while an individual is disabled.

According to a report from Insurance News Net, there are significant gaps between what men and women receive in terms of Social Security disability benefits.

The research indicates that women who become permanently disabled and unable to work due to a mental or physical medical impairment, such as heart disease, face more than just a loss of income and medical expenses. The benefits women are awarded are drastically less than what men receive.

This appears to be an issue, even when qualified men and women meet the medical criteria to receive Social Security disability benefits. One of the difficulties lies in the fact that women tend to work sedentary jobs more so then men, which can make proving disability a bigger challenge.

Additionally, what is not always taken into consideration is the amount of movement that may still be involved in a sedentary job such as lifting items, standing and walking. It is also important to note that for some conditions, having to sit for many hours at a time is extremely painful for an individual.

This is why it is always in your best interest to have the help of a Social Security disability attorney who can investigate the nature of your condition and the requirements of your job to help build a case that demonstrates your complete disability.

Filing for Social Security disability benefits is complicated and time-consuming, but at LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A., our team of disability attorneys is ready for the challenge. We like to empower our clients by providing a FREE Social Security disability guide so you can learn more about the process of filing for disability benefits. When you're ready to get started, contact The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, P.A. to begin your claim. Our state-of-the-art, customized intake and database system means less hassle, so you can focus on what's most important to you instead of having to spend your days wading through confusing legalese and legal red tape. Call today - 1-888-234-5758.