Information Important to Your Work-Related Injury, Accident, or Workers' Comp. Situation in Harrisburg or Central Pennsylvania

As part of qualifying for Social Security Disability benefits, there must be proof of your physical or mental disability.  This is done by undergoing a medical evaluation which addresses your … [Read more]

To qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits (RSDI), you must be under retirement age and be found disabled.  You must also have earned the minimum number of credits, or quarters, … [Read more]

The Social Security Act defines a disabled individual as a person unable to “engage in any substantial gainful activity” due to a physical or mental impairment that has lasted or … [Read more]

There are various ways to apply for Social Security Benefits.  You can either apply online at www.ssa.gov, call the Social Security Administration at 1-800-772-1213 to schedule a telephone interview, … [Read more]

The application for Social Security Benefits requires personal and medical information, along with a signed medical authorization to obtain medical records, and possibly submission to a physical examination paid for … [Read more]

After your Social Security application is received, it is reviewed by a disability examiner who may request medical records, schedule an examination by a physician, and ultimately issue a Determination.  … [Read more]

Once an application for Social Security disability benefits is filed, in most cases, Social Security will make a determination within four months.  If denied and a reconsideration is requested, this … [Read more]

If your benefits are initially denied by the Social Security Administration, you may file an appeal within 60 days from the date of the letter denying your benefits.  If you … [Read more]

A Social Security hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”) is informal, with few people present.  A claimant can be represented by an attorney.  Testimony is provided by the claimant … [Read more]

Do you need an attorney for your Social Security Disability claim?  No, you do not, but statistically claimants who are represented by attorneys win a good deal more often than … [Read more]