Fairmont
Social Security Disability Lawyer

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1. Our Fairmont Social Security Disability Attorneys Have Experience Helping Clients in West Virginia and Beyond
2. What Medical Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits in Fairmont?
3. How Can Residents of Fairmont, West Virginia Qualify for Disability Benefits?
4. When Should You Hire a Fairmont Social Security Disability Lawyer?
5. Get a Free Social Security Disability Benefits Consultation Today

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C. William Kenny

September 09, 2025

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

When you’re living with a disability that prevents you from working, the last thing you want to deal with is the stress of defending your claim for benefits with the Social Security Administration (SSA). The application and appeals processes can be confusing and discouraging, especially without legal support. Thankfully, you don’t have to handle your claim alone.

A Fairmont Social Security Disability lawyer from Berger and Green can take the weight off your shoulders, guiding you through the process and fighting for the benefits you deserve. Our firm has over four decades of experience in Social Security Disability (SSD) claims, and we want to add your claim to our long list of successful case outcomes. To learn more about your eligibility for SSD benefits, contact us today. We offer free initial consultations.

Our Fairmont Social Security Disability Attorneys Have Experience Helping Clients in West Virginia and Beyond

You can handle your application for SSD benefits alone, but we recommend having the support of a Social Security disability lawyer. Nearly 80% of initial applications receive denials from the SSA due to various paperwork issues, lack of medical evidence, and other problems. Even if you try your best, you may still face a frustrating denial, and the process for appealing a decision you disagree with can be even longer and more complicated, especially without legal representation.

We recognize these difficulties, which is why our Fairmont Social Security Disability benefits attorneys are here to help you throughout the entire claims process. We can bring many benefits to your case, including:

• Extensive knowledge of and experience with SSD claims
• Personalized support for your unique situation
• Frequent case communication and updates
• Timely attention to all deadlines
• Dedicated legal assistance from start to finish

We’ll make the SSD claims process as simple as possible so you can focus on your well-being. That’s exactly what we did for our former client Troy, who said this about his experience with Berger and Green:

• “When I first decided on going for disability, I contacted Berger and Green and said I got denied, and they took over from there… They did everything in their power to help me, and I got disability. Working with them was excellent… If I called, they always answered my questions that day… There was never any… waiting around for somebody to get back to me… It was a big load off my mind… I almost lost everything, and they got me what I deserve.”

We also want to help you get what you deserve: the SSD benefits you need to get your life back on track. Let Berger and Green fight for you.

What Medical Conditions Qualify for Disability Benefits in Fairmont?

While the SSA Blue Book lists specific conditions that are commonly approved and the requirements to receive benefits, nearly any physical or mental health condition may qualify you for SSD benefits if it prevents you from working for at least a year or is expected to cause your death.

At Berger and Green, we have successfully helped thousands of disabled individuals obtain SSD benefits, including:

• A former probation officer supervisor with spinal stenosis
• A former nurse with degenerative disc disease
• A young woman with multiple mental health disorders
• A client with severe migraine headaches
• A man with neuropathy, severe back pain, and amputated fingers
• A woman with narcolepsy
• A client with long-haul COVID-19

These former clients of Berger and Green provide just a few examples of the varying health conditions and disabilities that may qualify for SSD benefits. These people all turned to us when they didn’t know where else to go, and our SSD attorneys were able to get them the vital benefits they needed to support themselves.

We want to help you get the benefits you deserve, too. To learn about your eligibility and get started on the application or appeals process with a Fairmont Social Security Disability benefits lawyer, contact Berger and Green today.

How Can Residents of Fairmont, West Virginia Qualify for Disability Benefits?

The Social Security offers two types of benefits that you may be eligible for, SSDI and SSI:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

SSDI provides benefits for disabled people who previously worked and paid Social Security taxes. In most situations, you must have at least 20 work credits (about five years of previous work) to qualify. However, the number of credits you need may vary depending on your age and other factors.

SSDI typically requires a five-month waiting period before applicants start receiving benefits. If you are on SSDI for at least two years, you will likely qualify for Medicare coverage to assist with your medical bills, according to the SSA.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

To qualify for SSI, you must have little or no income or assets. There is no waiting period for benefits and no work history requirement for SSI.

In addition to monthly payments, SSI claimants also generally qualify for Medicaid coverage and access to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to the SSA.

When Should You Hire a Fairmont Social Security Disability Lawyer?

We recommend starting your application as soon as possible. We also recommend hiring us from the start, if possible, to ensure your application has the best chance of success on the first try. This can help you avoid unnecessary delays due to a claim denial.

However, if you have already filed for benefits and received a denial, it’s not too late to give us a call. Our Fairmont Social Security Disability appeals lawyers have been through the appeals process countless times and can represent you through one or more of the following stages:

• Reconsideration
• Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing
• Appeals Council review
• Federal lawsuit

We go after the benefits that you deserve.

Get a Free Social Security Disability Benefits Consultation Today

When you hire a Fairmont Social Security Disability attorney from our team at Berger and Green, you won’t have to pay any upfront fees or costs. We only get paid if we secure benefits for you. We also offer free disability claim consultations, so you have nothing to lose. Call us today.