Elkins
Social Security Disability Lawyer

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1. Our Team Has Helped Thousands of Clients Get SSDI and SSI
2. Our Disability Law Firm Helps You Understand Your Options and Next Steps
3. Our Elkins Social Security Disability Attorneys Can Handle Your Claim
4. Let Us Fight Your Social Security Disability Denial in Elkins, WV
5. Talk to Our Team About Your Elkins, WV, Social Security Disability Claim

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C. William Kenny

September 09, 2025

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

If you live in Elkins, WV, and need to apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI), the attorneys from Berger and Green are here to help.

We handle Social Security Disability claims for those who have conditions that are disabling and will be out of work for a year or more.

For 40+ years, Berger and Green has handled these claims. We serve Elkins, WV, and work on contingency, meaning there are no upfront attorneys’ fees. Let us file your initial claim or manage your appeal. Contact us today for a free consultation with our team.

Our Team Has Helped Thousands of Clients Get SSDI and SSI

At Berger and Green, our Elkins Social Security Disability attorneys serve clients in Randolph County, West Virginia, helping you navigate the Disability claims process and fight for the benefits you need during this difficult and frustrating time.

Over the years, our attorneys have evaluated thousands of Social Security Disability cases and helped many people secure compensation.

We can answer your questions too. We work based on contingency and never ask our clients to pay lawyer’s fees before we get them approved for SSDI or SSI.

We will answer any questions you have and explain how our team can help you during your initial consultation. These consultations are always free.

Our Disability Law Firm Helps You Understand Your Options and Next Steps

The attorneys at Berger and Green understand the Social Security Disability programs and what it takes to navigate the claims process—or appeal a denial. They can explain your options, guide you through each step, and make sure the Social Security Administration receives a thorough and accurate claim.

The two primary Social Security Disability programs are:

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

SSDI requires a history of recent work, as demonstrated by the number of work credits you have accumulated. These credits are earned by paying taxes into Social Security.

You must have a qualifying disability that will prevent you from working for the next 12 months, and you must be unable to make more than the current substantial gainful activity limit, which is $1,620 as of 2025.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI is meant to help those who need it most. These claimants meet the criteria for a condition that is disabling, in addition to meeting the strict household income and asset qualifications. There are no work credit requirements for SSI.

Some people may qualify for both programs, but this is based on many factors. Our Elkins attorneys will help you evaluate your options. Call Berger and Green today for more information.

Our Elkins Social Security Disability Attorneys Can Handle Your Claim

To get approved for Social Security Disability benefits, you must have strong evidence to show that your disabling condition is so serious that it prevents you from working your job or another job you might otherwise qualify for. Our attorneys know how this works and how to give you the best chance at approval.

The Social Security Administration publishes evidentiary requirements for many conditions that could be disabling. To qualify, your records will need to show that you have the symptoms listed or did not respond to the required medical treatment.

Sometimes, you may need to undergo a residual functional capacity (RFC) exam, especially if your condition is not listed or does not meet the published requirements.

As a part of this process, our team can ensure your claim includes the correct contact information for your medical care providers. This is critical in ensuring the SSA gets the medical evidence needed to approve you for benefits.

We Know How Disability Claims Work in West Virginia

Berger and Green can take on the claims process, ensuring your application is accurate and complete while offering guidance and support along the way.

After you submit your claim:

• A Disability Determination Services representative will contact your medical care providers to get your relevant records.
• The representative will assess your claim and additional evidence.
• They could request an exam to determine your RFC, in some cases.
• You will receive a letter stating that your claim is approved or denied.

Throughout this process, we will be here to answer your questions, handle communication with the Social Security Administration, and explain what to expect next.

Let Us Fight Your Social Security Disability Denial in Elkins, WV

If you receive a denial, this is not the end of the road. You should act quickly to appeal. You do not want to have to start the process over. Instead, contact us. We will file for reconsideration on your behalf within the 60-day time frame, as long as you contact us in time.

The reconsideration stage is only a review of the existing claim and records. If a denial follows, Berger and Green can request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)—the stage where many well-qualified applicants finally secure approval for SSDI or SSI.

During the ALJ hearing, you can expect:

• An attorney representing your best interests
• The chance to submit additional evidence supporting your claim
• Guidance and support
• A timeline for when you will learn the outcome

If you do not receive approval during the ALJ hearing, Berger and Green can continue the appeals process. This could include requesting a review by the Appeals Council and, if necessary, asking a federal court to hear the case.

Talk to Our Team About Your Elkins, WV, Social Security Disability Claim

Berger and Green provides free consultations for those who cannot work because of a disabling condition in Elkins, WV. We can discuss your options and explain how our Elkins Social Security Disability lawyer approaches cases like yours.

We handle initial claims and denials. Call us today to get started.