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Friday, 2 August 2013

Hire a Lawyer When Applying for Disability

Canadian citizens who are suddenly unable to work at any job due to a disability may want to apply for a Canada Pension Plan (CPP) disability benefit. The CPP disability benefit is a monthly payment available to people who regularly contributed to the Canadian Pension Plan while they were working. The main objective of the pension plan is to subsidize the earnings of people who recently paid into the CPP.

If your application is approved, you can collect CPP benefits until you are 65 with minimal paperwork to prove that you are really disabled. That said, the entire application process can be very time consuming and cumbersome which is why some people prefer to work with a disability attorney. Lawyers who specialize in this field can guide you through the entire process and prevent the possibility of committing errors in the paperwork that could slow down the process.


According to the Service Canada website, disability benefit is approved not on the nature of your disability or disease but rather how the condition (along with the treatment involved) affected your ability to find regular employment. A lawyer can help prove your claim by correctly establishing your circumstance so there is a stronger chance of approval. However, in the event that your application is rejected, a lawyer can likewise help you with your appeal so you can get the benefits that are rightfully yours.

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