Lancaster Social Security (SSDI) Lawyer

Many workers are entitled to Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits after sustaining serious injuries or being diagnosed with debilitating medical conditions, and we can help them claim those benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

We can start preparing your Social Security benefits application immediately after you become disabled in Lancaster. To do this, we will need your medical records, which we can obtain from providers and organize for the SSA agent assigned to your case. Using the SSA’s methods, we can calculate your potential monthly benefit amount so you know what to expect. We can also help you through future continuing disability reviews to ensure you keep your SSDI benefits after approval.

Call Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates at (215) 515-2954 for a free and confidential analysis of your case from our Social Security lawyers.

When You Can Apply for Social Security in Lancaster

Our lawyers can help you apply for Social Security Disability Insurance as soon as you become disabled and unable to work. This can help you get through the application, approval, and waiting period processes as quickly as possible, alleviating some of the stress associated with dealing with the Social Security Administration.

Workers could become disabled after suffering an occupational injury or being diagnosed with a medical condition or illness unrelated to their job that prevents them from working. Chronic joint pain, blood disorders, and cardiovascular illnesses are all qualifying conditions for SSDI, provided applicants meet the other eligibility requirement for disability benefits: having a suitable work history.

Social Security benefits are funded through Social Security taxes, which employers remove from workers’ paychecks. You earn work credits as you earn wages and can get your maximum four annual work credits after earning $6,920 in 2024. The number of work credits you need to qualify for SSDI depends largely on age. Our attorneys can put you through the Social Security Administration’s recent work test and duration of work test to confirm your eligibility based on your earnings record.

Workers who become disabled should apply for SSDI immediately. Otherwise, they might deplete their savings as they attempt to cover their expenses while unable to work. This could put them in a difficult financial situation if the SSA takes more time processing their claims or if there are issues regarding their eligibility. You can contact our lawyers as soon as you receive a disability diagnosis about starting a Social Security disability benefit application.

Hospital Records to Include in Your Social Security Application in Lancaster

Confirming eligibility based on your medical condition is paramount to getting an SSDI claim approved, and this requires considerable medical evidence. Our attorneys can help you obtain relevant records from hospitals and providers showing when you were diagnosed and prepare for any other questions the SSA might have about your condition.

If you were hurt in a major accident, like during a fall, you should have medical records from your initial visit to the emergency room. Not all injuries and conditions that qualify individuals for SSDI happen during a specific event. Still, our Social Security lawyers can obtain the earliest hospital or medical records from your doctor documenting your condition and exact diagnosis. We can use records from ensuing treatment to show your medical condition is persistent and unlikely to improve within the upcoming year, if ever.

The Social Security Administration will want to see the results of any diagnostic tests doctors administered and notes from physical examinations. We can compile this information before submitting your claim so that the SSA has enough evidence to approve your application. A lack of medical records is one of the most common reasons for SSDI claim rejections, and our attorneys can help those whose claims were previously denied re-submit applications with updated information.

The SSA administers continuing disability reviews periodically, as some recipients’ conditions could improve in the coming years. To pass these reviews, SSDI recipients must satisfy requests for current medical confirmation of their injuries, which we can help them organize and prepare so they do not lose their monthly benefits in Lancaster.

Social Security Payment Dates and Amounts for SSDI Benefits in Lancaster

SSDI applicants are typically most concerned with learning the value of their monthly benefits. Our lawyers can use the SSA’s calculations for disability benefits so that you know what to expect once your claim is approved and you get your first check.

Disability benefits are based on an applicant’s average indexed monthly earnings, with the current maximum monthly benefit being $3,822 in 2024. However, this amount increases annually to adjust for inflation and other changes. Disability payments are not based on the severity of your disability.

You should get your monthly check on the same day each month. Checks are sent out on the second, third, and fourth Wednesdays of the month, depending on applicants’ birthdays. When finalizing your SSDI claim, our lawyers can explain the retrieval methods available to you, like direct deposit and mailed checks. Getting disability checks via direct deposit is typically the most convenient and secure option for recipients, as it can help avoid mailing delays affecting when they get their monthly checks.

The SSA applies a cost-of-living adjustment to disability benefits to account for inflation and ensure SSDI recipients’ benefits retain purchasing power over time. We can help those whose benefits have not increased appropriately by contacting the SSA and rectifying the issue. Similarly, if you stopped receiving checks from the SSA, inform our lawyers immediately. The agency could think you no longer qualify for benefits or have conflicting information, leading to a mishap with your checks. Addressing these problems before they exacerbate is important since you rely on your SSDI benefits for financial support.

Call Our Lawyers in Lancaster for Help with Your SSDI Application

Call Young, Marr, Mallis & Associates for help from our Social Security lawyers at (215) 515-2954.