Social Security Disability • SSD, SSDI & SSI
San Jose Social Security Disability Benefits, Made Less Overwhelming
Health problems, physical or mental, have taken you out of the workforce in San Jose or elsewhere in Santa Clara County? Our disability team builds your claim or appeal with you.
Our Firm
Over 100 years of combined legal experience
Brian Goode
&
Justin Idiart
If you suffer from a physical or mental disability that is preventing you from working in San Jose, you may think that your situation is hopeless, but you should know that it is not. As of December 2024, the disabled worker rolls in Santa Clara County held 14,345 people. The Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program provides benefits to workers suffering from disabilities that are expected to keep them out of work for extended periods of time.
An experienced Social Security disability legal team at Idiart Law Group can help you obtain these benefits by presenting the strongest case possible to the Social Security Administration. We have extensive experience representing workers in San Jose, across California, and nationwide who suffer from physical and mental impairments and a track record of obtaining successful outcomes for our clients.
Social Security Disability Benefits
Questions About SSD Claims? We Can Help.
The Social Security Disability system is confusing. People in San Jose and across the country wonder: “Do I qualify?”, “What evidence do I need?”, “Why was I denied?”, and “What happens at a hearing?”
Idiart Law Group helps you make sense of it. Our disability team guides you through each step, manages the paperwork and deadlines, and represents you in front of Social Security so you don’t have to face it alone.
For clients in San Jose and throughout California, when we review your case, we look at:
- Your current ability to work and earn a steady income
- The severity of your medical or mental conditions
- Your medical records, treatment history, and key documents
- Your past jobs and work history
- Whether you can do any other type of work
FREE SSD BENEFITS CONSULTATION
More than 8 Million Americans qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits.
HOW IT WORKS
Applying for Disability Benefits With Idiart Law Group
Attorney fees are typically paid as a percentage of past-due benefits approved by Social Security and must be approved by the SSA. You do not pay an attorney fee if no recovery is made, whether your case is in San Jose, elsewhere in California, or nationwide.
Build the Evidence
Our team requests your medical records and key documents, and together we describe how your conditions limit daily life and your ability to work in San Jose or elsewhere in Santa Clara County.
Verify Eligibility
We learn about your health, work history, and where things stand with Social Security. We explain what SSD, SSDI, or SSI programs you may qualify for and what Social Security looks for, whether you live in San Jose or elsewhere in California.
File or Appeal Your Claim
We file your San Jose application or appeal, watch the deadlines, and answer Social Security's letters. Denials can generally be appealed within 60 days.
Hearings and Next Steps
If a hearing is needed, we prepare you for what to expect and represent you before the judge. We review the decision with you, discuss your options going forward, and continue guiding you from San Jose or wherever you call home.
Ways We Can Help
Car Accident
If a careless driver hurt you or someone you love, we’re here to step in. Our team deals with the insurance company, gathers the evidence, and fights to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, and the impact on your life.
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Social Security Disability
When a health condition keeps you from working, getting SSD benefits shouldn’t be another battle. We guide you through applications and appeals, handle the paperwork and deadlines, and work to prove your disability so you’re not facing the system alone.
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Slip & Fall
Falls on unsafe floors, stairs, or walkways can cause serious injuries. We hold negligent property owners accountable and pursue compensation for your medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering.
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We handle many types of cases, including:
- Personal Injury
- Car Accident
- Social Security Disability
- Catastrophic Injury
- Dog Bite
- Disability Application
- Disability Appeal
- Disability Hearing
- Pedestrian Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home
- Slip & Fall
MEET OUR TEAM
Honest Care • Clear Advice • Smart Approach
Director of Social Security
Brian Goode
Personal Disability Attorney
Justin Idiart
Hearing Representative
Brandon Chapman
Hearing Representative
Breanne Hutchison
Hearing Representative
David Sanders
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Social Security Disability in California, by the Numbers
See how many California claims Social Security approves and how long a hearing takes, from the agency's own figures.
See the California numbersSan Jose Disability Questions
In Santa Clara County, how many disabled workers receive Social Security?
Social Security's county table puts the figure at 14,345 disabled workers in Santa Clara County as of December 2024, out of 498,873 statewide. Those are people whose own work record pays their benefit. If a condition has pushed you out of the workforce in San Jose, you may belong in that group too. Our disability team reviews your situation by phone or text. Call or text (855) 772-6969.
How long must my condition last for Social Security to call it a disability?
At least a year, or it must be expected to result in death. The condition must significantly limit basic work activities. It must last, or be expected to last, at least 12 months or to result in death. Social Security also uses a five step test and checks your work record. Our disability team reads your treatment records with you and explains how they line up with that standard for your San Jose claim.
Is SSDI something I paid for through my paychecks?
Yes. SSDI is an insurance program. You pay into it through Social Security taxes on your wages. That is why it turns on work credits rather than on your savings. Social Security puts it more simply too. Generally, you must have worked at least 5 of the last 10 years. Younger workers may qualify with fewer credits. Our disability team pulls your earnings record and confirms whether your San Jose work history covers you.
Can I get SSI if I have never held a job?
Possibly. SSI is based on financial need and on disability, blindness or age. Social Security's SSI rules do not list a work history requirement. Under its SSI rules, an adult or child with little or no income and little or no resources may qualify because of a disability, blindness, or age 65 or older. Before anything is filed, our disability team looks at your income and resources with you.
Do SSDI and SSI denials follow the same appeal steps?
Largely, yes. You can appeal an SSDI or SSI decision, and you generally have 60 days after you receive the decision to do it. Both start with reconsideration. After that come a hearing with a judge, the Appeals Council, and federal court. Our disability team handles appeals under either program, so the program named on your denial letter does not change who you call. Call or text (855) 772-6969.
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