JENKINTOWN PERSONAL INJURY ATTORNEYS

The process for applying for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits in Pennsylvania can be difficult, complicated, and lengthy. There are several qualifying steps with specific information required to prove your inability to work and earn a living, as well as illustrate that this inability to work is due to a disabling condition.

Application

The first step in this process is to apply for benefits. There are several ways in which you can apply for benefits:  in person at the Social Security Administration (SSA) office, over the phone, online, or by mail. For some, the application itself is incredibly complex and requires specific information to “weed out” cases that do not qualify on the outset. The comforting part of this step is that you CAN hire legal representation to help you even with this initial application.

Disability Determination Services

Once the SSA receives your application, they will review it to ensure you meet a few basic requirements. Upon meeting these requirements, your application will be sent to the Pennsylvania office of Disability Determination Services (DDS), where your application and information will be further analyzed. This is where the SSA will review medical information with regards to your disability and decide if you will be awarded or denied SSD benefits.

Hope After Denial

A denial by the DDS is not the end of the road for your Social Security disability claim in Pennsylvania. The good news is that with experienced legal representation, you can gather the necessary medical evidence needed to prove your case and ensure that all deadlines are met. After you have been denied, you must act quickly as there are short windows of time to file your appeal.

Contact the reputable Pennsylvania Social Security disability lawyers of Mednick, Mezyk & Kredo today for a free case evaluation. Our experienced and compassionate legal staff will focus on the evidence needed to prove your disability to the SSA, as well manage deadlines and filing dates so you can focus on improving your health. Call us today at 888-807-WORK (9675).