Representation From Experienced SSDI Lawyers
Blindness is specifically mentioned as a qualifying condition for which you may receive Supplemental Security Income. It is also in the Social Security Disability's listing of impairments. However, you must meet the Social Security Administration's (SSA) definition of blindness and prove your disability to receive benefits.
For assistance, contact the Robert A. Koenigsberg Law Offices. We have helped hundreds of people through the Social Security Disability/Supplemental Security Income (SSD/SSI) application and appeals process. Our attorneys provide each client with personalized service and attention to his or her legal needs. Find out how we can assist you or your family. For a free consultation with a New York City vision loss lawyer, please call 212-964-9292 or contact us online.
Getting Benefits for People With Vision Loss
The SSA defines blindness as: "central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with best correction, or a limitation in the field of vision in the better eye so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of 20 degrees or less."
In basic terms, this means that if a person's vision in both eyes is worse than 20/200 with glasses or contacts, he or she will qualify for benefits. However, if only one eye is worse than 20/200 after correction, benefits will not be granted based solely on the impairment listing. There may be other ways to receive benefits in this case; talk to us and we can explain your options.
While some people are born with vision problems, other people may experience vision loss from injuries such as explosions, burns and head trauma. Illnesses such as diabetes and conditions such as macular degeneration can also cause blindness. No matter what causes vision loss, benefits may be available if it is significant enough to prevent you from working in a substantial gainful activity.
Please call our office at 212-964-9292 to schedule an appointment with a Brooklyn disability claim lawyer today.
