Stow
Social Security Disability Lawyer

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1. How Do I Know If I Qualify for Social Security Disability in Stow, Ohio?
2. We Will Manage Your SSDI or SSI Claim With No Upfront Costs or Fees
3. Trust Our Team to Manage Your Stow, OH, Social Security Disability Case
4. How Does a Disability Denial and Appeal Work?
5. Talk to Our Team About Your Social Security Disability Claim

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C. William Kenny

October 10, 2025

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

If you are living with a condition that is disabling and will likely keep you out of work for a year or more, our team of attorneys can help you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) in Stow, Ohio.

For over 40 years, the law firm of Berger and Green has been handling cases like yours. Our Stow Social Security disability attorneys can file your initial application for benefits or help you appeal a denial. Contact us today for a free consultation.

How Do I Know If I Qualify for Social Security Disability in Stow, Ohio?

Social Security Disability benefits, including SSDI and SSI, provide financial help to individuals who will be unable to work for at least 12 months due to a medical condition and are receiving medical treatment.

Our lawyers know how to determine if you qualify for disability benefits based on your conditions, work history, and finances. We can help you complete the application and show that your serious disability keeps you from earning more than the current substantial gainful activity limit, which is $1,620 for 2025.

Although Stow is situated near several Social Security Administration offices in Akron and Cleveland, you don’t have to deal with the hassle and potential risks of handling your claim on your own.

You do not need to travel to our office for our attorney to begin working on your claim for disability benefits. We can get started over the phone.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

SSDI provides income for recent workers whose medical conditions prevent them from working for a year or more. In order to qualify, you must have earned enough work credits and paid taxes.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI provides income for households with low income and few assets, regardless of their work history. To qualify for Supplemental Security Income, you must meet strict guidelines.

We Will Manage Your SSDI or SSI Claim With No Upfront Costs or Fees

With more than 40 years of experience behind us and thousands of disability cases evaluated, our team at Berger and Green has the knowledge and experience to help you with your claim. Our Stow Social Security disability attorneys can help you:

• Understand your options for SSDI and/or SSI
• File your application for benefits
• Ensure your claim includes information about your medical care (e.g., providers, treatment, and prognosis)
• Timely appeal of any denials
• Represent you at your hearing for benefits

Our team works based on contingency. You will only pay lawyer’s fees when we secure compensation for you. We can answer your questions or explain how this process works during your free case evaluation with our team.

Trust Our Team to Manage Your Stow, OH, Social Security Disability Case

Berger and Green’s Social Security disability attorneys have been handling these claims for years. We have helped thousands of people get the benefits they deserve. We know how this process works, how Disability Determination Services representatives evaluate claims, and what to do if there is a denial.

A Disability Determination Services representative will recommend you for approval based on one of two things:

• Your medical evidence shows you meet the criteria for your condition in the SSA’s impairment listings.
• Your residual functional capacity (RFC) evaluation shows you cannot work any job you might qualify for.

Unfortunately, the majority of claims are denied. Do not be discouraged. There are several opportunities to appeal a denial.

Denials can occur because you accidentally failed to answer all the questions, your doctor did not send the correct paperwork, or someone from Disability Determination Services overlooked key evidence. When that occurs, you could receive a denial. If you are denied, you must act quickly to meet the deadline to appeal. Call us as soon as possible to protect your rights.

How Does a Disability Denial and Appeal Work?

If Disability Determination Services denies your claim for SSDI or SSI, you will receive written notification. You have 60 days to act following the receipt of this letter. This is why we encourage you to contact our team quickly. We can file your formal request for reconsideration.

To fight a denial, you will need to proceed through the steps until your claim is approved. You do not want to miss this opportunity. If you do not request reconsideration in time, the Social Security Administration will close your claim. This could reset the timeline on your case and cost you a significant amount of time.

The steps in the appeals process include:

Reconsideration

Reconsideration is the first step of the Ohio appeals process. During this step, a Disability Determination Services representative takes another look at the claim and supporting information to determine if any mistakes were made in their process.

Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing

When reconsideration is not effective for getting approval, our attorneys can file for an ALJ hearing. This is a meeting with an Administrative Law Judge who has reviewed your claim, documents, and any additional evidence. We will represent you in this hearing, which could be via phone, video conference, or in person.

Many of our clients are approved at this step in the process, as long as there is strong documentation of their diagnosis, medical care, and how their condition prevents them from working.

Appeals Council Review

If the claim is not approved during the ALJ hearing, we can ask the Appeals Council to review the decision of the Administrative Law Judge.

Federal Court

Occasionally, it is necessary to take a case to federal court. This is the final stage of the appeals process.

Talk to Our Team About Your Social Security Disability Claim

Berger and Green will evaluate your options for free. We provide free case evaluations for those who cannot work in Stow, Ohio. Our Stow Social Security disability lawyers can manage your claim, ensuring you meet all deadlines and have experienced representation at every stage.

As always, there are no upfront lawyer fees. Berger and Green collects a fee only if you are awarded benefits. Contact us today for a free case evaluation.