For disabled Americans, including veterans, Social Security disability benefits provide crucial income support. Although these benefits are modest, they help disabled individuals to live independently, keep a roof over their heads and food on the table, and pay for essential and often life-sustaining medications and other basic expenses.
An experienced Pennsylvania Disability Lawyer understands the entire disability application process and maintains regular contact with the Social Security Administration ( SSA) to expedite your application quickly.
Initially, when claimants apply for Social Security disability benefits, they may face denial. There are many reasons for this, including:
- An incomplete application
- Not having the proper medical evidence to support the claim
- Not meeting the requirements of the SSA’s Blue Book for the applicant’s disability or impairing condition.
A Disability Attorney Can Help You Navigate The Incredibly Complex Disability Determination Process
The disability application process is notoriously confusing and complicated. While claimants can try to take on the SSA disability application process without legal representation, it is a highly stressful process that requires a steady resolve and extensive knowledge of the Social Security system.
If you or a family member is considering applying for Social Security disability benefits but are not sure how much you will receive in benefits per month, consulting with a Pennsylvania Social Security Disability attorney can give you a better understanding of the application process and the steps you need to take to get the financial assistance you and your family desperately needs.
An Experienced Disability Lawyer Has A Thorough Understanding Of The Criteria For Disability Benefits Eligibility
A disability lawyer in Pennsylvania can also help you understand the SSA’s listing of Impairments called the ‘Blue Book,’ which outlines the conditions that qualify for disability benefits and the qualifying criteria for each disabling condition.
Accomplished disability lawyers know how to obtain the essential medical documentation from your treating doctors and the hospitals where you received treatment and present your case in a way that makes your disability obvious. Necessary medical evidence may include:
- Physician’s notes detailing the severity of your symptoms
- History of treatments, and your response to those treatments
- Imaging results of the major joints affected; and
- Any other applicable lab results or reports about the frequency and severity of your symptoms.
An Experienced Disability Attorney Will Deal With The SSA On Your Behalf
Your disability attorney will attend to all the intricate details of the disability application process on your behalf. They will communicate with the SSA on your behalf, keep up with all necessary correspondence, file all the required forms and documents, and ensure that the forms and documents are correctly formatted and that the information therein is accurate.
The Disability Determination Services (DDS) are state-run agencies that review initial applications for disability benefits and requests for reconsideration. An experienced disability lawyer and their office will likely have daily contact with local DDS offices.
Contact A Pennsylvania Disability Attorney
Disability Law is a highly specialised field and any attorney down the street will not be able to handle the intricacies of a disability claim. From applying to appealing, the disability lawyers at Chermol And Fishman, LLC can help you in every step of your disability application process.
They have the experience and skills necessary to guide you through the challenging process of securing disability benefits. Contact us today to schedule your free initial consultation.