Your Trusted Social Security Legal Partner
Applying for Social Security benefits can be complicated, but you don't have to navigate the process alone. At Hatixhe Grbeshi Law, we assist individuals in San Jose, California, and the surrounding areas of Silicon Valley, the Bay Area, and beyond in applying for benefits and appealing denied claims.
Understanding Social Security Benefits
There are two primary Social Security programs for individuals unable to work due to a disability:
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
Understanding International Social Security Agreements
International Social Security agreements—often called totalization agreements—help individuals who have worked in more than one country avoid gaps in coverage and duplicate Social Security taxation. These agreements determine how work credits are counted, which country pays benefits, and how eligibility is established for people with cross‑border work histories.
For immigrants, refugees, and internationally mobile workers, these agreements can be critical in securing the benefits they have earned. Our office advises clients on how these agreements may affect SSDI and SSI eligibility, what documentation is required, and how to navigate the application and/or appeal process when international work history is involved.
If you have worked outside the United States, we can help you understand whether an international agreement applies to your situation and how it may support your claim.
How We Help
Whether you are applying for the first time or need to appeal a denial, we provide step-by-step legal support.
We ensure your application is complete and properly submitted.
If your claim was denied, we fight to get it approved.
We represent you in hearings before an Administrative Law Judge.
Take control of your SSI/SSDI claim today!
Social Security claims take time and delays can affect your benefits. Contact us today for a consultation and let's get started on your case. We don’t get paid unless you win, no fees up front, our initial consultation is completely free.
