About Kyla Kelim Expertise All social security/disability cases
Experience I have practiced law in Alabama and Florida for fifteen years. Our firm serves primarily the elderly and disabled, and we have more than 60 years of collective experience with handling social security disability cases.
Organizations
Organizations Alabama State Bar
Florida State Bar
Education/Credentials
Experience in the area I have practiced law in Florida and Alabama for 15 years. My firm has over 60 years collective experience in disability and elder law issues including hearing and appeals for social security/disability cases
Education/Credentials Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D. 1993
University of New Orleans, B.S. Business Administration 1990
Question I quit my job about 9 months ago because my fiance was being transferred out of state. I did not find employment after that. I filed for unemployment once we returned to Missouri and was denied because I did not get fired. I am a 50 yr old male who has worked in labor and maintenance industry all of my life. I had back surgery about 6 yrs ago and it did help temporarily. Now I am currently living with my fiance and almost unable to get around on a daily basis. I am uninsured and have recently filed for medicaid but have not gotten a response. I can't even walk around the block. I am in severe pain on a daily basis. Can I file for disability even though I am not currently employed? How do I go about this. I need help and do not know where to turn.
Answer Michael, you apply for disability when you can't work, not while you have a job. I would advise you to immediately file with social security. You can go to www.ssa.gov and apply online to protect your application date. Since there is a five month period from the date of disability, if you have been disabled more than 5 months, it will go back to the date of application.
