Mingo Junction Social Security Disability Lawyer

Trying to sign up for Social Security Disability benefits in Mingo Junction, Ohio, is not always easy. The Social Security Administration’s strict rules, guidelines, and qualifications can be confusing to navigate alone. That is why our lawyers want to hear your story.

The legal team at Berger and Green can help you with your application at all stages, from the initial application through the entire appeals and reconsideration process. We can get started working on your case over the phone, there is no need for you to come into the office. Call for a free consultation today. Our Mingo Junction Social Security Disability lawyers are ready to help you seek benefits.

Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?

That depends on which program you plan to apply for. There are two Social Security Disability benefits programs that you could qualify for. When you call our Mingo Junction Social Security Disability lawyers, we will discuss your injuries or conditions and the circumstances surrounding them. We can discuss which program best meets your needs, or if you qualify for both disability programs at the same time. Our lawyers can then help you file all of the necessary paperwork with the Social Security Administration

How to Qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)

SSDI is one type of benefit available to people in Mingo Junction. To qualify for SSDI, you need to have been on the job and paying into Social Security for a certain number of years. In addition, you need to show you have a condition that will keep you from working for at least a year.

How to Qualify for Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

SSI has no work requirements, so our SSD attorneys in Mingo Junction can potentially seek these benefits for you even if you have never worked before. However, you still need to have a condition that is considered disabling. You also need to prove that you do not make more than a certain amount each month.

Must Your Injury or Illness Be Work-Related?

Not necessarily. You certainly could apply for these benefits after a catastrophic workplace injury, and such benefits may be a great help to your family. For example, Page 1 of a report from the Ohio Bureau of Workers’ Compensation (BWC) shows that healthcare workers are especially susceptible to workplace injuries. A healthcare worker could apply for disability benefits if:

• They work at any healthcare institution in Jefferson County, such as Trinity Medical Center West
• They are exposed to a severe illness or contagion that results in a long-term inability to do their job.
• Alternatively, they are involved in a workplace accident, such as a fall down stairs or being hit by falling equipment, that causes a disabling injury.

That said, any injury or illness that causes a long-term inability to work could qualify you for benefits. Call Berger and Green today to explain your situation and find out how we can help. We offer free consultations to all callers.

The Stages of Mingo Junction Disability Claims

Not all cases will go through all four of these stages, but it may help to know that a denial or a problem does not have to mean the end of the road for your application. Our Social Security Disability attorneys in Mingo Junction can navigate the entire claims process with you, including these steps:

• Application: Your first step must be to complete and submit the strongest possible application for benefits. Our disability law firm can tell you everything you need to include in the application and even submit it for you.
• Appeal: According to the SSA, you have the right to appeal any decision you disagree with, as long as you do so in a timely manner. Berger and Green can file this paperwork for you as well.
• Reconsideration: A reconsideration involves asking the SSA to go over your application again, keeping in mind anything they may have missed or not had in their possession the first time.
• Hearing: If the reconsideration leads to another denial, we can represent you at hearings with the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The ALJ will render a new decision in your case.

As your case moves through each of these stages, our Mingo Junction Social Security lawyers can keep you updated on what is happening and what actions we are taking. Our legal team can also help you check your application’s status and answer all of your questions about the claims process.

Our Mingo Junction Lawyers Can Make Sure Your SSD Case Is Solid

Applying for disability benefits involves more than filling out a form and waiting for a response. The SSA requires a great deal of other materials from you so that they can accurately assess your need for benefits. Our Mingo Junction attorneys can make sure the SSA has all of the information they need to consider your claim, including:

• Medical history: SSA only considers a person disabled if they cannot work for at least a year. Medical documentation—including diagnoses, treatment records, and provider statements—can all help to show that you meet this definition.
• Employment history: If you are applying for SSD, you need to show that you have the required number of work credits/years on the job.
• Tax filing history: This is especially important for SSI applicants, who need to show that they have limited income and limited access to other resources. The income listed on your tax filings can prove your income levels.

The Mingo Junction Social Security attorneys from our firm understand how difficult this process can be and how vital Disability benefits are for your family. Let us put your mind at ease by managing your claim while you focus on your health.

Our Mingo Junction Lawyers Can Handle Your Social Security Disability Case

When you have to deal with an injury or illness, the last thing you want to do on top of that is struggle through a lengthy SSD claim by yourself. Berger and Green has helped tens of thousands of people, including many people in Ohio, with their benefits claims. Put your case in the hands of our Mingo Junction Social Security Disability lawyers by calling for a free consultation today.