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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Charleston, WV
Charleston, WV Social Security Disability
222 Capitol Street, Suite 400
Charleston, WV 25301
Charleston, WV Social Security Disability
Social Security disability benefits are designed to provide the financial support you and your family need if a medical condition keeps you away from work. But what happens if you’re denied the funds you deserve?
Morgan & Morgan’s Charleston office specializes in a range of practice areas including Social Security Disability law. If you’ve been denied benefits, fill out a free case evaluation form.
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Determining Your Eligibility for Social Security Disability Benefits
In order to receive social security disability insurance (SSDI) benefits, you must meet the necessary requirements. Here’s a quick overview of what that entails:
- Employment status: If you’re employed and make more than a designated amount per month, you won’t be considered for disability ($1,260 as of 2020).
- Severity of the medical condition: To be eligible for SSDI benefits, your injury or condition must also prevent you from performing your job duties for at least a year.
- Social Security Administration (SSA) list of conditions: The SSA has a list of conditions that automatically qualify for disability, so check to see if yours is listed.
- Ability to continue previous work: If you’re unable to continue performing the duties of your current job, even if your condition isn’t on the list, the SSA will look into your case.
- Ability to work in general: If the SSA deems that your disability prevents you from gainful employment in a different capacity, you may be eligible for SSDI.
Appealing a Denied Claim
Initial claims are denied more often than not. If your claim was denied, you still have options.
- Reconsideration: After the initial denial of your claim, your attorney can file a request for consideration with a different claims examiner.
- Hearing: If your claim continues to be denied, you can request a hearing with an administrative law judge. Your attorney can also prepare you for questioning, subpoena witnesses, and otherwise argue the case on your behalf.
- Appeals Council: Although another hearing is not guaranteed, you may ask the Social Security Appeals Council to review your case.
- Federal Court: Even if you’ve been denied everywhere else, you may file a lawsuit in federal district court.
You Can Afford Us
Our West Virginia attorneys understand the stress that comes with a denied claim, and it’s our goal to reduce that stress in any way we can. That’s why we operate on a contingency fee basis, which means we only get paid if we win your case. There’s no risk to you, and you never pay out of pocket.
Morgan & Morgan has been fighting For The People since the firm was founded in 1988. Since then we’ve won more than $15 billion for our clients. We also specialize in workers’ compensation and personal injury cases.
If you’ve been denied Social Security Disability insurance benefits, fill out a free case evaluation form to see how we can help.