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Systemic lupus erythematosus, usually shortened to lupus, is an autoimmune disorder that causes chronic inflammation and affects the kidneys, nervous system, lungs, or heart. If you were diagnosed with this condition in Wheeling, West Virginia, you likely know the risks. But did you know that if it affects your ability to work, you could qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) lists lupus as a disabling condition. Our Wheeling lupus disability lawyer can review your case and eligibility for disability benefits. We can file your application and represent you if your claim is denied. It all starts with a free consultation where you can learn how our experienced Social Security Disability attorneys can manage the benefits claims or appeals process for you.
If you work with the lupus lawyers at Berger and Green, you can expect to have an experienced team on your side. The law firm of Berger and Green has been representing and winning SSD claims for over 40 years. You can expect patient listening and thoughtful responses to your questions and concerns.
In other words, you can expect partners who respect you rather than see you as another SSD case. As evidence of that, our firm doesn’t accept payment unless we recover your benefits. Our focus stays on you.
It consists of a lot of steps with several requirements within each stage.
Our Wheeling lupus attorneys can begin working on your claim for Social Security disability benefits.
According to the SSA, the main qualifications for SSD benefits are the following:
To have a condition SSA considers disabling, it also must last at least a year or result in your death. Given that lupus is a lifelong, chronic condition, you meet this criterion by virtue of getting the diagnosis.
With enough work credits, you can receive benefits through Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) following your lupus diagnosis. We can review your claim to see if you qualify.
These benefits are for people with lupus who have a lower income and fewer assets. You can qualify for just Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or get it in addition to SSDI. You can provide us with your income and asset information so that we can determine if you meet the requirements for SSI.
Did you know you can consult a lupus lawyer from the very beginning of your Wheeling application? Lawyers aren’t just for appeals but also sources of counsel and clarification through the application process.
Plus, if we’re already acquainted with your claim, we are ready to jump in if issues do arise. We have done just that for others, with one of our past clients saying about a Berger and Green lawyer in their review, “I was just so impressed by the amount of knowledge she knew about my case and about me, it was just overwhelming how much work she put into it.”
Some SSD claims receive denials for nonmedical reasons, including technical denials. Technical denials can be the result of errors made on the forms or a failure to provide contact information for you or your doctors. Our Wheeling lupus disability attorneys can help you with your disability benefits case by ensuring you know about common mistakes and how to avoid them.
We also thoroughly explain Social Security Administration terms that are familiar to us but alien to you. Sometimes, the language just feels impenetrable, creating a barrier to you starting the application and appeals process.
We can handle your SSDI and SSI application. You already have enough to do while managing your lupus; let us take this off your plate.
An estimated 67 percent of SSD applications are initially denied, per the Annual Statistical Report on the Social Security Disability Insurance Program, 2020. When your SSA denies your claim, you receive a denial letter that includes a reason, such as a technical denial, a medical denial related to proving your lupus, or another reason.
Our disability benefits lawyers can analyze the denial of your application meet the 60 day appeal deadline.
Just as the application process is several steps, an appeal is also broken down into:
If you receive a denial at Step 1, you can proceed to Step 2, and so on. We represent you at each step, weh know how to appeal the SSA’s decision.
Because it’s a chronic disorder, you can apply for SSD benefits right away if you are diagnosed with lupus. Start by contacting Berger and Green’s Wheeling lupus disability lawyer today for your free consultation.
You don’t have to until your lupus worsens and you’re facing economic hardships. Reach out now.