PA SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY LAWYER

If you or a family member needs social security disability, supplementary security income, or have been denied benefits, Pennsylvania attorney David Lampman will fight to get you the government assistance you deserve.

Call me today at 570-371-3737 to discuss your case. I offer a free case evaluation and I am eager to help you. Furthermore, I accept social security disability claims on a contingent-fee so you will not pay me any money unless I help you secure SSD / SSI benefits.

Common Social Security Disability Injuries

Chronic injuries such as back problems, neck pain, herniated discs, and chronic pain and fatigue syndromes are common disabilities that require benefits. Serious illnesses like cancer, multiple sclerosis, lupus, and other diseases and infections are social security eligible. Additionally, bipolar disorder, manic depression, post-traumatic stress disorder, and mental illnesses also support a need for SSD.

Social Security Disability Types and Eligibility

Social Security Disability (SSD) in PA

If you are under 65 years old, disabled by injury or illness, and can no longer work you may be entitled to monthly social security disability benefits. These benefits will help ease your financial hardship and stress. To be eligible for benefits you must prove the disability prevents you from working any job and that you will not be able to work for a year or more. The monetary amount of the benefit is determined by the individual’s work history.

Supplementary Security Income (SSI)

SSI provides monthly benefits for indigent disabled people even if they have no prior employment history and have not personally “paid” into the system. Here, it is necessary to prove a disability and that you meet the financial eligibility (low or no income) requirements.

Evidence Used to Prove a Social Security Disability

In order to win a social security claim you must produce evidence of a disability. Of course, medical records are the key to supporting a claim of disability.

However, it is important to understand that medical records only include the information you provide your health care provider(s). Therefore, it is important to fully and honestly describe your injuries to your doctor. If you stay silent and are unwilling to express your pain, suffering, and physical limitations you will only limit your doctor’s ability to treat you and hurt your social security disability case.

Denied Social Security Claims

If your social security disability claim has been denied you are entitled to appeals. The appeal process is complex and provides for a multi-level review process. The first review is the initial determination. If the claim is denied you have the right to a reconsideration review. If that is also denied, you can request a social security hearing. The next level of appeal is an Appeals Council Review, which can also be appealed in federal court.

A Pennsylvania Social Security Disability Lawyer Can Help

Social Security law and the claims process are complex and confusing. Social Security lawyer David Lampman will help you by investigate and prove your benefits claim, complete the forms, file the required documentation, and will argue you case for you.