Qualifying for Disability Benefits
Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, P.C. — Member NOSSCR
Social Security disability benefits may be approved for any physical disability or combination of disabilities that prevent you from working. The same is true for psychological, emotional or mental disabilities that do the same thing. Unfortunately, simply having a particular type of injury, illness or health condition does not guarantee that you will be approved for benefits. You need to meet very specific criteria established by the Social Security Administration.
Do you need a lawyer to apply for benefits? No. Can having a lawyer increase your chances of approval? ABSOLUTELY!
To learn more about the disability benefits you might be eligible for and a free case evaluation — contact the Law Offices of Eric A. Shore, P.C. at one of our Pennsylvania or New Jersey offices or call our toll free national number, 1-800-CANT-WORK.
Compelling medical evidence is at the foundation of any successful claim, no matter what the disability may be. Attorneys at our firm have been focused solely on handling SSD and SSI claims for 14 years, and in the process, we have helped thousands of individuals in Pennsylvania, New Jersey and throughout the United States obtain the benefits they deserve and desperately need.
For your convenience, we offer our services in a number of different ways. Most of our clients prefer to hire us from the comfort of their homes and communicate with us by telephone, mail or email. Others prefer to visit us at our offices in Philadelphia, Pittsburgh or New Jersey. We understand traveling is difficult for most our clients, so you tell us what is easier for you.
There is a five-step process used by the Social Security Administration to determine your eligibility for SSDI or SSI benefits. The process itself goes like this:
- Are you working? If you are earning over a certain level of wages, you are not disabled. If you have no earnings or if your earnings are low then go to step two.
- Do you have any “severe” impairments? Any impairment that interferes with a basic work function is considered “severe.” If you have any then go to step three
- Does your impairment or combination of impairments meet or equal a condition on Social Security’s listing of impairments? If yes, you are disabled. If not, go to step four.
- Can you return to your previous work? If so, you are not disabled. If not, go to step five.
- Can you do other work? At this step SSA looks at all of your health conditions along with your education level, age and vocational skills. If you can do other work, you are generally not considered to be disabled. If you cannot, you are generally considered disabled.
A number of different physical impairments could result in your eligibility for disability benefits including:
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For a free case evaluation — contact our offices in Pittsburgh, Philadelphia or New Jersey offices today, or call our national toll-free number 1-800-CANT-WORK. There are no upfront costs, and there is never a fee unless you win. Se habla español!
