In order for someone to be approved for Social Security Disability benefits, they must be unable to perform any gainful work due to a mental or physical impairment. The disability must be expected to last for twelve months or longer. Although this sounds like very simple criteria, submitting the paperwork and being granted benefits can be very challenging. The Social Security Administration is very specific in the criteria for approving benefits. A disabled individual will have a much better chance of obtaining disability with the help of Social Security Disability Lawyers in Wilkes Barre PA. They understand how the system works and what the agency requires for each disability.
When someone’s been denied disability benefits, they have a very short amount of time to file the necessary paperwork for reconsideration. This step of the process usually results in another denial of benefits. If that occurs, it could be months until a hearing is held in front of an Administrative Law Judge who will hear the case. Social Security Disability Lawyers in Wilkes Barre PA have already built some rapport with these judges from going from hearings with other clients. The attorney understands what the judge needs to know in order to present the case in the best light possible for their client.
A disability attorney only gets paid if the client receives their Social Security Disability. The attorney will take a percentage of all past due benefits that are awarded from the date of disability that was determined by the judge until the date of the final decision. A client will not have to make payments to an attorney while they’re waiting to find out if they’ve been approved for their claim. Maneuvering through the system can be burdensome. An individual has the ability to represent themselves at any hearing, but the outcome isn’t usually favorable.
The Law Office of Robert D. Elias has years of experienced representing clients in this type of legal situation as well as personal injury claims. Their knowledge and experience are extremely beneficial for disabled individuals or accident victims that suffered an injury due to the negligence of someone else. Contact them for more information about your case. It’s free.
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