Casper, Wyoming

Social Security Disability Lawyer in Casper, Wyoming

Let a Casper Disability Attorney Help you File for Disability Benefits

Social Security Administration disability benefits are available to all who suffer from a disability and are no longer able to work a full-time job. For those people, the costs of medical care can often make it difficult to take care of their other financial obligations. In such a circumstance, SSD/SSI benefits can help ease the gap. Applying for disability benefits can be done in multiple ways – in person, by phone or via the Internet. From there, your case is sent to a state Disability Determination Center where the initial decision is made on your case.
However, receiving those benefits is not always easy. Anywhere from 70 to 75 percent of SSD/SSI applications are rejected by the Social Security Administration. Hiring a social security disability lawyer can help you maneuver through all of the aspects of the disability benefits application. There are portions of the application process that can be done without the help of a licensed attorney, but in the event that you should need to file an appeal, having a SSD/SSI lawyer is very useful.
To apply for Social Security disability benefits in Casper, contact your local Social Security Administration office at:

100 E. B St.
Casper, WY 82601-1962
(307) 261-6209

This office also serves clients in Bar Nunn, Edgerton, Evansville, Midwest, Mills, Alcova, Antelope Hills, Bessemer Bend, Brookhurst, Casper Mountain, Hartrandt, Homa Hills, Meadow Acres, Mountain View, Powder River, Red Butte, Vista West, Arminto, Hiland, Natrona and surrounding areas.
Located at the northern end of the Laramie Mountain Range, the city of Casper has a long history of cowboy and oil boomtown culture. Even today, the city still plays a large part in the energy industry of America with oil refineries in the area as well as more recent discoveries of coal and uranium fields. Casper is the second largest city in Wyoming and is the seat of Natrona County. Unfortunately, Natrona County is also home to more than 11,000 people with disabilities , many of whom could qualify for SSD or SSI benefits.
It is not necessary to be permanently disabled in order to receive SSD/SSI benefits. However you must have been disabled for at least twelve months. You must also fit the description of disabled as determined by the Social Security Administration. It is not uncommon for people who have recovered and gone back to work to receive their disability benefits. In fact, your disability advocate may be able to assist you in getting SSD/SSI benefits for a period in the past in which you were disabled.
Because social security disability benefits lawyers are knowledgeable in disability benefit law, they can ask the proper questions of doctors or write the necessary letters or create narratives that can help a judge decide if you are truly disabled.
Be upfront with your doctor before pursuing any disability benefits case. Get an opinion on whether your doctor believes your are truly disabled. Perhaps he or she would be willing to write a letter on your behalf saying that you are disabled. While that is a big step toward helping your case, it may not always be enough. Make sure to ask your doctor about helping to find free or low cost medical care in the event that you have difficulty paying for doctors visits.

Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care
Community Health Center of Central Wyoming
1522 East A St.
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 233-6000

Community Action Partner of Natrona County
1514 E. 12th St. 201
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 235-6116

CHCCW-Dental Services
1300 East A Street 208
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 265-3622

Health Care For The Homeless
1514 East 12th Street, Suite 201
Casper, WY 82601
(307) 235-6116

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