Canton Chronic Pain Disability Lawyer

Chronic pain can make even the simplest daily tasks feel overwhelming. When your condition limits your ability to work, support through Social Security Disability benefits may be available, but proving your claim is not always easy. A Canton chronic pain disability lawyer at Berger and Green understands the challenges you are facing. 

Conditions such as back injuries, nerve damage, fibromyalgia, and arthritis often involve symptoms that are difficult to measure, which can make it harder to get approved for benefits. Our team has years of experience helping individuals navigate the disability process. Whether you are just starting your claim or need to appeal a denial, a Social Security Disability lawyer can help you take the next step with confidence.

How Berger and Green’s Canton Lawyers Help With Chronic Pain Disability Claims

Many claims for chronic pain are denied because the Social Security Administration (SSA) does not clearly see how a condition limits a person’s ability to function on a consistent basis. Our team understands the challenges that come with chronic pain claims. In many cases, the issue is not whether a condition exists, but whether it can be clearly shown how that condition prevents you from working full-time.

A Canton chronic pain disability lawyer from our firm can help you apply for benefits or move forward after a denial. When we take your case, we complete and file your application or appeal and guide you through each stage of the process.

With more than 40 years of experience, our firm has helped thousands of individuals pursue disability benefits. We understand how the SSA evaluates chronic pain claims, including how it considers work limitations, consistency, and whether someone can adjust to other types of work. 

How Chronic Pain Can Qualify for Disability Benefits

Chronic pain can qualify for Social Security Disability benefits if it prevents you from working. While pain itself may not always be listed as a specific condition, the underlying medical issues that cause it may meet the SSA’s criteria.

The SSA will look at more than just a diagnosis. It evaluates how your condition affects your ability to perform basic work activities, such as:

• Sitting or standing for extended periods 
• Walking or moving throughout the day 
• Lifting or carrying objects 
• Concentrating and staying focused 
• Completing tasks on a consistent schedule 

Chronic pain can also affect your ability to stay on task, maintain a regular work routine, or complete a full workday.

In many cases, the SSA will assess your residual functional capacity, which measures what type of work you are still able to do despite your condition. If your limitations prevent you from performing your past work or adjusting to other types of work, you may qualify for benefits.

The outcome of a claim often depends on clearly showing not just that you are in pain, but how that pain prevents you from working on a regular and reliable basis, something that is not always easy to demonstrate without the right approach.

To learn more about our approach and eligibility, call our firm now to discuss your claim.

Who Qualifies for Social Security Disability Benefits?

To qualify for Social Security Disability benefits, you must have a medical condition that prevents you from working and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death.

In addition to meeting this requirement, eligibility may depend on the type of benefit you are seeking.

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is based on your work history. In general, most people need about 20 work credits, which typically equals around five years of work, although this can vary.

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is based on financial need and is available to individuals with limited income and resources.

Even if you are unsure whether you meet these requirements, you may still have options. Many people qualify for benefits even if they have not worked recently or are uncertain about their eligibility.

The Process for Seeking Social Security Disability Benefits

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits involves several steps, and the strength of your application, particularly your medical and work-related evidence, can play an important role in how your claim is evaluated. Many claims are denied early in the process, often because the Social Security Administration does not have enough information to clearly understand how a condition limits a person’s ability to work.

The process typically includes:

1. Initial Application: You submit your application for disability benefits along with information about your medical condition, work history, and daily limitations. 
2. Reconsideration: If your claim is denied, you can request a reconsideration. A different reviewer will take another look at your case and any additional information you provide. 
3. Hearing Before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ): If your claim is denied again, you can request a hearing before an ALJ. This is an opportunity to explain your condition in more detail. Hearings may take place by phone, video, or in person. 
4. Appeals Council Review: If the ALJ denies your claim, you can request a review by the Appeals Council. The Council may decide your case, send it back for another hearing, or deny your request. 
5. Federal Court Appeal: If necessary, you may continue your case in federal court for further review. 

Because many claims are denied at the early stages, continuing through the appeals process can be an important part of pursuing the benefits you need. Our team handles each stage of the process, from filing the initial application to representing clients at hearings and continuing appeals when necessary.

Let Our Team Guide You Through the Disability Process in Canton

If chronic pain is making it difficult or impossible for you to keep working, you do not have to figure out the disability process on your own. These claims can be especially challenging because pain is not always easy to measure, and the SSA may not fully understand how your condition affects your ability to function on a consistent basis.

At Berger and Green, our firm has more than 40 years of experience helping individuals apply for Social Security Disability benefits and appeal denied claims. We understand how to present chronic pain claims in a way that clearly shows how your condition limits your ability to work. A Canton chronic pain disability lawyer can guide you through each step, whether you are filing for the first time or continuing your case after a denial.

Call today for a free case evaluation. There is no obligation, and you pay nothing unless we win your case.