How to navigate tHe application process and increase your cHances of

receiving benefits.

What You Need to Know About

Social Security Disability Benefits in Arizona

40 North Center Street, Suite 200 | Mesa, Arizona 85201

1.888.653.1146 | www.SocialSecurityLawyerAZ.com

Jared E. EvertonSocial Security Disability Attorney

Jared Everton has been successfully advocating for the disabled and injured for more than a decade. Jared’s genuine personal interest in his clients’ well-being is what sets him apart.

Jared has been named to the Super Lawyers Arizona Rising Stars list as a prominent up-and-coming attorney in Arizona for 2012, 2013, & 2014. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Arizona are selected by the Super Lawyers research team to receive this honor annually.

The 5 Step Evaluation Process:1. Is the applicant employed?2. How severe is the applicant’s disability?3. Does the disability meet the requirements in SSA’s listing of impairments?4. Can the applicant work as he or she previously did?5. Can the applicant perform any other type of work?

63.3% of applicants are DENIED benefits (6,697)

36.7% of those applicants are approved for SSD benefits (3,891)

14.8% of those who appeal their case are approved (700)

43.4% of those denied go on to the appeals process (4,732)

85.2% of applicants who appeal their case are DENIED (4,032)

35.9% of those who were denied continue the appeals process even further (1,631)

Those represented by an attorney through either the entire process or the appeals process are

three times more likely to receive benefits.

Arizona residents apply for Social Security Disability benefits each year.

You don’t meet the requirements to

receive Social Security Disability Benefits.

You are disabled according to work

related factors.

You are disabled according to SSA’s medical listing and

may be eligible for SSD benefits.

DO I QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY?

Are you employed and making more than $1,010 per month?

Is your impairment severe enough that it disrupts your

daily work functions?

Will your disability last at least 12

months or result in your death?

Is your disability found in the

SSA’s listing of impairments

and is as severe as the listing description, which can be

found at socialsecuritylawyeraz.com?

Are you able to perform the same type of work

you previously did?

Are you able to perform other types of

general work?

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

START:

ARIZONA SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY FACTS:

* The statistics provided here are based on information found on ssa.gov.

NO

The 5 Step Evaluation Process:1. Is the applicant employed?2. How severe is the applicant’s disability?3. Does the disability meet the requirements in SSA’s listing of impairments?4. Can the applicant work as he or she previously did?5. Can the applicant perform any other type of work?

63.3% of applicants are DENIED benefits (6,697)

36.7% of those applicants are approved for SSD benefits (3,891)

14.8% of those who appeal their case are approved (700)

43.4% of those denied go on to the appeals process (4,732)

85.2% of applicants who appeal their case are DENIED (4,032)

35.9% of those who were denied continue the appeals process even further (1,631)

Those represented by an attorney through either the entire process or the appeals process are

three times more likely to receive benefits.

Arizona residents apply for Social Security Disability benefits each year.

You don’t meet the requirements to

receive Social Security Disability Benefits.

You are disabled according to work

related factors.

You are disabled according to SSA’s medical listing and

may be eligible for SSD benefits.

DO I QUALIFY FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY?

Are you employed and making more than $1,010 per month?

Is your impairment severe enough that it disrupts your

daily work functions?

Will your disability last at least 12

months or result in your death?

Is your disability found in the

SSA’s listing of impairments

and is as severe as the listing description, which can be

found at socialsecuritylawyeraz.com?

Are you able to perform the same type of work

you previously did?

Are you able to perform other types of

general work?

YES

YES

YES

NO

NO

NO

NO

NO

YES

YES

YES

START:

ARIZONA SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY FACTS:

* The statistics provided here are based on information found on ssa.gov.

NO

How to navigate tHe application process and increase your cHances of

receiving benefits.

What You Need to Know About

Social Security Disability Benefits in Arizona

40 North Center Street, Suite 200 | Mesa, Arizona 85201

1.888.653.1146 | www.SocialSecurityLawyerAZ.com

Jared E. EvertonSocial Security Disability Attorney

Jared Everton has been successfully advocating for the disabled and injured for more than a decade. Jared’s genuine personal interest in his clients’ well-being is what sets him apart.

Jared has been named to the Super Lawyers Arizona Rising Stars list as a prominent up-and-coming attorney in Arizona for 2012, 2013, & 2014. No more than 2.5 percent of lawyers in Arizona are selected by the Super Lawyers research team to receive this honor annually.