Helping With Disability Benefits in Pennsylvania
In order to obtain Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), there are financial and disability requirements that must be met. The claims process can be frustrating and complex. At the Disability Benefits Law Center, P.C., our Philadelphia Social Security Disability attorneys are dedicated to helping people obtain the benefits they deserve. We can assist you at any stage of the process, from the initial application to appeals in federal court.
Have you been unable to work for at least 12 months, or is your condition expected to disable you for at least that long into the future? If so, you may be entitled to disability benefits. Contact our Pennsylvania Social Security lawyers online or call 267-622-4475 to schedule a free initial consultation to discuss your situation.
Protect Your Interests and Apply Early
You should apply for disability benefits as soon as you become disabled and stop working. Although you do not necessarily need legal assistance to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the help of our Philadelphia disability benefits attorneys can prove to be invaluable.
The application process is time-consuming and complicated, and even one or two simple mistakes can have serious consequences. Working with an experienced and knowledgeable attorney can help you avoid these mistakes and may even help you secure benefits more quickly. It may also mean payment of additional benefits.
Additionally, an experienced lawyer can advise you of the relevant criteria to qualify and help you understand how to strengthen your benefit application. At the Disability Benefits Law Center, P.C., our legal team can intervene early on in the process and give you a realistic assessment of your chances of qualifying for benefits before you even begin your application.
Financial and Disability Requirements
There are financial requirements to qualifying for SSD benefits. Primarily, you must have made sufficient contributions to the system and have worked recently enough to still be insured. For example, if you stopped working many years ago, but only recently became disabled, you may not be insured and may not meet the financial requirement for the disability insurance benefit.
There are also disability requirements that must be met. To be considered disabled, a doctor must verify that you have a medical impairment that has lasted or is expected to last at least 12 months, or is likely to result in death. You must demonstrate that your disability prevents you from performing the type of work you have done in the last 15 years. If you are younger than age 50 you may also have to prove that you are unable to perform physically and mentally less demanding types of work.
Even if you do not qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits based on financial criteria, you may be eligible for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. We can help guide you through the application process for these benefits.
Call for a Free Consultation With a Wyoming Valley SSD Attorney
We have helped thousands of people obtain disability benefits and we are ready to help you as well. Contact our Philadelphia Social Security Disability lawyers online or call 267-622-4475 for a free initial consultation. We take all cases on a contingency basis, so you owe us nothing unless we win your claim.
