Abogados de Seguro Social en Puerto Rico
Social Security disability (SSDI), retirement, and survivor benefit claims, denials, and appeals before the Social Security Administration.
Reclamaciones, denegaciones y apelaciones de beneficios por incapacidad (SSDI), retiro y sobrevivientes ante la Administración del Seguro Social.
Lcdo. Francisco Rivera is a workers' compensation and social security attorney practicing in Isabela, Moca, Aguadilla, Arecibo, Barceloneta, Camuy, Hatillo, Quebradillas, San Sebastián, and Utuado. Francisco is fluent in Spanish and English.
Cristina Munoz-Gandara is a social security attorney practicing in Ponce, Caguas, Carolina, Cayey, Guaynabo, Río Grande, San Juan, Toa Alta, Toa Baja, and Bayamón. Cristina is fluent in English and Spanish.
Marysol Román is a bankruptcy (chapters 7, 12 & 13) and immigration attorney practicing in Hormigueros, Mayagüez, Moca, Ponce, Yauco, Aguada, Aguadilla, Añasco, Cabo Rojo, and San Germán. Marysol is fluent in Spanish and English.
Puerto Rico residents who have paid into the system can claim Social Security disability (SSDI), retirement, and survivor benefits, just like residents of the states. Note that Supplemental Security Income (SSI) generally does not extend to Puerto Rico residents. A lawyer can review your work record and situation and identify every benefit you qualify for.
Do not give up — many valid claims are denied at first and approved on appeal. The appeals path runs from reconsideration to a hearing before an administrative law judge, then the Appeals Council, and finally federal court. Deadlines are strict (generally 60 days at each step), so contact a lawyer promptly after a denial.
Most Social Security representation is on contingency: the lawyer collects only if you win, and the fee must be approved by the Social Security Administration — typically a capped percentage of your past-due benefits. That makes it possible to get experienced help even while you cannot work.
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