Nationwide Firm for Clients Pursuing Social Security Disability Benefits

Nyman Turkish PC is a nationwide Social Security Disability Firm that has decades of experience helping clients with their Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD or SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases. Both of these programs, offered through the Social Security Administration (SSA), offer monthly financial benefits to people who have been or expect to be, out of work for at least 12 months. SSDI is like an insurance policy in that it provides benefits to those individuals who have worked and paid into the Social Security Administration through payroll deductions (FICA) but later develop a qualifying disability. Supplemental Security Income is a program awarded to disabled claimants based on financial need, with no requirements for having paid into FICA taxes. With our help, you can receive the payments you are entitled to. 

Breaking Down Social Security Options

Our Social Security Disability Attorneys Explain Eligibility and Benefit Options 

If you’ve become disabled and are no longer able to work, you may be eligible for financial support through federal programs like SSDI or SSI. The experienced team at Nyman Turkish is here to guide you through every step of the process. 

With over 100 years of combined experience and a history of helping tens of thousands of clients recover millions in benefits, our attorneys know how to navigate the Social Security system. Whether you’ve just become disabled or are already facing a denied claim, we can help determine your eligibility, organize and submit your application, manage the review process, and, if needed, file an appeal. 

Our Firm serves clients nationwide and has developed proven strategies to help you succeed. Contact us today for a FREE case evaluation and learn how we can assist you in securing the benefits you deserve. 

How Do I Qualify For Benefits?

SSI vs. SSDI

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a federal income supplement program. SSI pays benefits to disabled individuals who have limited income and resources. SSI focuses on a disabled person’s financial need for qualification, and there are strict limits to the means an applicant can have.

Qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits means meeting both technical and medical eligibility requirements set by the Social Security Administration (SSA). At Nyman Turkish, our experienced Social Security Disability attorneys work with you to determine which federal program(s) you may qualify for—Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both. 

If a person meets the general requirements for one or both of these programs, they then have to prove that they have been or expect to be out of work for at least 12 months and making less than what the SSA calls Substantial Gainful Activity due to a medical disability. 

Technical Eligibility 

To qualify for SSDI, you must have paid into Social Security through FICA taxes and earned enough work credits. Generally, you must have worked full-time for at least five of the last 10 years, but the exact determination of these credits can be more complex. 

SSI, on the other hand, is a federal income supplement program and is based strictly on financial need. You must have limited income and assets to be eligible. SSI focuses on a disabled person’s financial need for qualification, and there are strict limits to the income and resources an applicant can have.  

Our team can evaluate both types of eligibility within minutes during your free consultation. 

Medical Eligibility 

Regardless of which program you apply for, you must meet the SSA’s definition of disability. Your condition must be severe enough to prevent you from working and must be expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. The SSA measures this against Substantial Gainful Activity (SGA)—a monthly income threshold that, in 2025, is $1620 for non-blind individuals and $2700 for statutorily blind individuals.  

The SSA believes that if a person is able to earn an income at or above SGA, then they do not need Social Security Disability benefits in order to maintain their lifestyle.  

Key Differences Between SSDI and SSI: 

• SSDI is for individuals who have a strong work history and have paid into the Social Security system. 

• SSI is for people with little or no income or assets, regardless of their work history. 
  You may qualify for both programs, and our disability team can quickly determine that for you. 

We Handle the Details—So You Don’t Have To

Medical records are critical to proving your case. Our team gathers the documentation, files your claim, and represents you through every step—including appeals if needed. Even if you haven’t filed yet, we’re ready to help.

Why Do I Need an SSD Lawyer?

Applying for SSDI or SSI benefits can be a long and complex process—and most initial applications are denied. Common reasons for denial include a lack of medical evidence, missed deadlines, and misunderstanding the technical requirements of the SSA 

That’s where an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer comes in. 

At Nyman Turkish, we specialize in helping individuals nationwide navigate the SSD application process. Our attorneys work closely with clients to complete accurate, thorough applications and gather the medical documentation needed to prove their disability. If your claim is denied, we’re ready to file appeals, request reconsideration, or represent you in a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. 

Having a lawyer on your side dramatically increases your chances of success. Our Firm can assist you at any stage of the process—even if you haven’t submitted your initial application yet. We’re different from other law firms: we make the process easy, we fight hard for our clients, and we never charge upfront fees. 

Four Conveniently Located Offices Representing Clients Throughout the United States 

From our four office locations, we represent clients nationwide. Nyman Turkish attorneys are here for you every step of the way. Schedule a FREE SSD CASE EVALUATION and learn how we can help you. 

No Upfront Costs. Free Case Evaluation.

At Nyman Turkish, there’s no fee unless we win your case. If you don’t get benefits, you don’t owe us anything. Let our team handle the paperwork while you focus on your health.

Let a Nyman Turkish Social Security Disability Attorney Help You Today

The Nyman Turkish Social Security Team can help you obtain the benefits you need and deserve. We can step into the process at any point from the very beginning all the way to appeals to provide legal assistance. Our team will put our knowledge and experience to work for your claim immediately and at no risk to you. Call or contact us online today to complete a free consultation and learn more about how we can help you. We represent clients Nationwide from our offices in California, Florida, and Michigan.