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Do your Crohn’s disease symptoms make it impossible for you to work and earn a living? If so, you could qualify for benefits from Social Security based on your disability. Our Akron Crohn’s disease disability lawyers can explain the criteria for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, help you file your application, or represent you in an appeal after a denial.
Our Social Security Disability lawyers at Berger and Green have helped tens of thousands of clients get the compensation they need. We can help you, too. Contact us for a free consultation to learn more today.
At Berger and Green, our lawyers use our 40+ years of experience to help our clients fight for the compensation they need and deserve. You can count on our team to take the necessary steps to file your application or appeal a denial. This could include:
You can learn more about how we approach these cases by reading reviews from previous clients.
We do not charge upfront attorney’s fees. Our Disability Attorneys work on a contingency-fee basis. This means that there is no fee unless you are awarded benefits. We can explain our fees in detail during your free consultation with our team.
To get approved for disability, you must “prove that the disability is so severe it keeps you from working.” With Crohn’s disease, this generally means that you have chronic symptoms and complications that do not allow you to work and earn a living. This could include diarrhea or abdominal pain and cramping.
In the Social Security Administration’s impairment listings (Blue Book), Crohn’s disease falls under 5.06: Inflammatory Bowel Disease (IBD). The criteria in this listing outline when the SSA believes Crohn’s disease causes a disability.
Alternatively, you could qualify without meeting these criteria. You will need to show that your illness does not respond to your medical treatment well enough to allow you to earn more than the current substantial gainful activity limit and will likely continue to do so for at least a year. This includes:
You will also need to have worked and paid into Social Security, earning at least 20 work credits. However, you may qualify with less credits. If you are not sure if you have enough credits, let our lawyers review your work history and the circumstances of your claim.
Social Security Disability includes two programs. The medical qualifications are the same for both.
SSDI is a program for those who have previously worked and paid into Social Security. While you cannot earn more than the current substantial gainful activity limit, there are no other income limits on this program.
SSI is an income-based program. It considers your income and available resources. There are set limits on both categories that change each year. We can help you understand the most recent limits and whether you might qualify. Some people meet the criteria for both programs and can receive both at the same time.
At Berger and Green, we understand how much you need to get benefits for Crohn’s disease. We will help you file your claim or fight a denial. If you get a notification from a Disability Determination Services representative after applying on your own, call us immediately. We only have a short time to appeal.
The appeals process has four possible steps:
Throughout this process, your Akron, Ohio, Crohn’s disease disability lawyer from Berger and Green will be by your side to help you. We will:
Our team from Berger and Green offers free consultations and represents clients based on contingency. If you need help applying or receive a denial, our Akron Crohn’s disease disability lawyers are here for you. Contact us to learn more.