Pleasant Valley
Social Security Disability Lawyer

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1. You Can’t Go Wrong by Choosing to Work With Our Pleasant Valley Social Security Disability Attorneys
2. What’s the Difference Between SSDI and SSI?
3. Our Pleasant Valley Social Security Disability Lawyers Have Extensive Experience in SSD Appeals
4. Contact Berger and Green Today for a Free Social Security Disability Claim Consultation

REVIEWED BY

C. William Kenny

October 10, 2025

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

If you can’t work because of a mental or physical disability, you’re probably worried about how you’ll care for yourself and your family. Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits provide financial assistance for disabled individuals in Pleasant Valley, West Virginia. Getting your application for benefits approved can be challenging. Having a Pleasant Valley Social Security Disability lawyer on your side could make a big difference.

Berger and Green can guide you through every step of the Social Security Disability process. We help with paperwork, make sure deadlines are met, and represent you if your claim is denied. Our team has assisted thousands of people in getting the benefits they depend on. Call today for a free consultation to discuss your eligibility and begin the application process.

You Can’t Go Wrong by Choosing to Work With Our Pleasant Valley Social Security Disability Attorneys

Over the last 40+ years, our Social Security disability and personal injury law firm has helped people in the communities we serve get the benefits they need. While many people know and trust us to help victims of motor vehicle accidents, medical malpractice, dangerous product incidents, and other personal injury accidents, we also dedicate a large part of our practice to helping disabled individuals get Social Security Disability benefits.

If you’re having difficulty with the SSD application or appeals process, Berger and Green can help. We’ve assisted many people in securing the benefits they needed — including these former clients:

• “I found Berger and Green watching their commercials on TV and researching them online. They seemed honest [and] sincere… They had answers to my questions. If they did not have an answer at the time, they did research and [got] back to me…They did not seem like all they were out for was money. They were just very compassionate and understanding… It was just a phenomenal experience… I couldn’t have asked for anything else.” -Arthur

• “I was considering getting disability, and most people were saying you’re not going to get it… Looking at the commercials on TV, I happened to see Cindy [Berger], and I thought she looks warm and loving, and I think I could talk to her… She was just wonderful… Almost every time I was on the phone, I cried because I was so thankful for the help. I would definitely refer them.” -Beth

Our SSD case results include successful applications or appeals for people with a wide variety of disabilities, from multiple sclerosis, degenerative disc disease, and attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) to spinal stenosis, chronic pancreatitis, migraine headaches, and even long-haul COVID-19. If your disability is keeping you from working, we’re here to help you pursue the benefits you need to regain financial stability.

Anyone Can Afford to Hire Our Pleasant Valley SSD Attorneys

Living with a disability can bring financial challenges, especially if you can’t work. At Berger and Green, you won’t have to worry about the cost of a lawyer — there’s no fee unless you win benefits. Our Pleasant Valley Social Security Disability benefits attorneys work on contingency. You won’t pay upfront or out-of-pocket costs. Our legal fee comes from a portion of your back pay if your case is successful.

What’s the Difference Between SSDI and SSI?

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are the two SSD programs offered by the SSA to help disabled individuals who cannot work to earn a living. The primary difference between the two is that SSDI requires a work history with payments made into the Social Security insurance program, while SSI does not. SSI is for applicants with limited resources and assets, as determined by the SSA. In some cases, disabled individuals may be eligible for both programs.

If you’re unsure which program you are eligible for, your Pleasant Valley Social Security Disability benefits lawyer can assess your unique situation and help you understand the qualifications.

Our Pleasant Valley Social Security Disability Lawyers Have Extensive Experience in SSD Appeals

What if you’ve already filed your application on your own and received a denial notice from the SSA? Don’t worry, it’s not too late to reach out to us. Our Pleasant Valley Social Security Disability appeals lawyers have won many cases through the appeals process.

We understand the common reasons these claims get rejected, such as:

• Incomplete, inconsistent, inaccurate, or missing information
• Insufficient medical evidence of your disability or your inability to work
• Your condition is not expected to last at least a year
• Failure to follow doctors’ instructions for treatment
• Earning more than the current substantial gainful activity (SGA) limit (generally $1,620 per month as of 2025)
• Failure to provide evidence of enough work credits for SSDI (most applicants need at least five years of prior work)
• Missed deadlines

We can determine why the SSA denied your claim and build a strong claim for Social Security Disability benefits. If you have been denied, a lawyer is your best option to handle the many steps in the appeals process.

Contact Berger and Green Today for a Free Social Security Disability Claim Consultation

Don’t make the mistake of trying to tackle the SSD application and appeals process without legal representation. Our Pleasant Valley Social Security Disability attorneys can handle your claim for you while you focus on your health. To get started with a free consultation, contact Berger and Green today.