Social Security Disability Lawyer in Hagerstown, Maryland

A SSDI Attorney Can Organize and Present a Compelling Case For Disability Benefits

The SSA will base a decision about granting disability benefits based on medical evidence proving that you cannot perform the job duties for which you are trained or have performed in the last 15 years, also known as the “relevant period”. What most people do not realize is the SSA will also take into consideration whether or not you can perform “other work”, available in your area or not. This is where many disability claims are denied for benefits and where the efforts of a disability lawyer can really pay off when filing for disability benefits.
The SSA Offices for Hagerstown, Maryland are located:  

Or call the Social Security Administration’s national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
What is this “other work” the SSA speaks about, and how does it affect your claim? The term “other work” is based upon several factors, including the work you have performed in the last 15 years, your age, and to some extent, your educational level. For instance, if a person has only a 9th grade education, they cannot be expected to perform the job duties that require a college degree. By the same token, a person that has worked at a labor intensive job for the past 15 years and has developed a condition that prevents them from lifting or other hard labor duties cannot be expected to take another job with requirements of physically demanding responsibilities.
Mental conditions also impose limitations such as memory loss, confusion, or chronic fatigue. When a Disability Examiner or ALJ evaluates your disability claim, they are obligated to take all the medical information submitted into account when deciding whether you are fit to perform your regular job duties or “other work”. This is a reason why comprehensive medical records that document your total physical and mental capabilities are  so important, and why the lack of them accounts for so many denied disability claims.
Hagerstown, Maryland Disability Claims
Hagerstown residents need to be aware that a disability attorney can correlate your medical data in such a way as to present a strong and compelling disability claim to the DE or ALJ. A Hagerstown resident must also realize their responsibilities in such a case, which is to seek out and maintain regular medical treatment for their condition or combination of conditions in order to generate the medical information needed to substantiate their case. Without this type of information, the chances are excellent that your claim will initially be denied and could be denied upon appeal.
Your disability lawyers are very familiar with the protocol required by the SSA in order to get a favorable ruling on your disability claim. Without representation, your chances of a successful social security disability claim is decreased, and benefits and back pay can be denied.
Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care
Since most folks are experiencing financial distress from the results of losing a job due to a disabling condition and medical records are so important to a disability claim, the following facilities may be very helpful:


Other Hagerstown Services and Disability Benefits
Many issues face families coping with a life-changing disability. Here are some agencies that can offer a helping hand:

Our office represents clients in Hagerstown, Funkstown, Williamsport, Maugansville, Saint James, Chewsville, Fairplay, Cavetown, Boonsboro, Clear Spring, Smithsburg, Myersville, Sharpsburg, Cascade, Rohrersville, Sabillasville and surrounding areas.