Why Do You Need a Disability Lawyer for Your Claim?
Social Security disability benefits provide critical financial assistance to people who cannot work due to a disabling condition. Disability benefits help disabled Americans pay for housing, food, transportation, and other essentials and protect them from poverty, homelessness, and bankruptcy. If you can no longer work due to a disability anywhere in Pennsylvania, an experienced Pennsylvania disability lawyer can assist you and your family through every step of the disability benefits claims process.
A Disability Lawyer Can Help You Understand the Complex Disability Claims Process
Under Social Security rules, the disabling condition has to affect an individual so severely that they cannot continue to do the job they did before their disability and will not be able to adjust to another job. Additionally, the disabling condition must be chronic and has lasted or is going to last for at least a year or result in death.
An experienced disability lawyer knows exactly what the SSA and its social claims examiners require to approve your claim. The lawyer will ensure all your paperwork is accurate and complete, you meet all deadlines, and you have competent representation at hearings. The lawyer will help you seamlessly streamline and navigate the application process to reach a faster and more successful outcome.
A Disability Lawyer Can Help Determine Your Eligibility For Disability Benefits
A specialized disability lawyer will advise you about the likelihood of success and the best approach to ensure you get the disability benefits you need. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does not pay benefits for partial disability or short-term disability of less than twelve months.
There are two programs under which SSA pays monthly benefits based on disabilities. Social Security Disability Insurance Benefits (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI). A disability lawyer will help you determine the appropriate program for you.
The lawyer will help maximize your monthly benefits by helping you choose the right program to apply to.
A Disability Lawyer Can Help Gather Thorough Medical Documentation
The more information you provide in your application, the more likely you are to receive disability benefits. A dedicated disability lawyer will collect and organize evidence that provides an in-depth look into your medical history. Your lawyer will contact your treating sources and retrieve medical records, medical reports, and test results to boost your chances of approval for benefits.
Evidence such as blood test reports, CT and MRI scans, notes from your physician that describe your condition since the beginning of your medical issues, and physical therapy notes can help strengthen your case and help the SSA determine your capability to work and self-care. The lawyer may seek statements from coworkers, caregivers, friends, and others familiar with your situation to support your disability claim.
Contact A Pennsylvania Disability Lawyer
Being disabled can be a physically and emotionally devastating experience, but you do not have to deal with the impacts alone. At Chermol & Fishman, our compassionate disability lawyers understand the physical and emotional challenges associated with disabilities and provide compassionate support and advocacy for disabled Pennsylvanians. Contact a disability lawyer at our firm for a free case assessment.
