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Increase in Applications for Social Security Disability Benefits

During these tough economic times there has been a significant increase in the amount of people applying for Social Security disability insurance. With families struggling to make ends meet, the Social Security Administration has seen a 27% increase in people applying for disability benefits.

In 2008, the number of applications filed for Social Security benefits was 2,592,863. In 2009, it jumped to 3,024,418 and so far in the year 2010, it has already increased to 3.3 million applications. This is yet another sign of the difficult times that American families are facing.

Officials are saying that there has never been such an increase, even during previous times when the country was experiencing recession. The unemployment rate has remained at 10%, causing many Americans to seek other ways to make ends meet.

Still, this doesn't mean that everyone who applies for Social Security benefits will be accepted. Currently, there are about 7.8 million disabled individuals who receive disability benefits totaling $8.3 million each month. The average disability recipient gets $1,064 each month from the SSA.

While many Americans with disabling conditions continue to work, there are thousands upon thousands of individuals whose disabilities prohibit them from holding any sort of steady employment. Those are the individuals who require the help of SSA disability benefits.

If you or a loved one is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, you should immediately contact a Social Security Disability lawyer who can help you determine eligibility. The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your case. Call us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.