Social Security Disability Lawyer in Charlottesville, Virginia

Let a Charlottesville Disability Attorney Help you File for Disability Benefits

Anyone who has been disabled for twelve months or more is eligible to apply for social security disability benefits. Some people, however, are hesitant to file a disability benefits claim because they believe that those benefits are only available to people who are permanently disabled. This is not necessarily the case. In order to get your SSD/SSI benefits, you only need to prove that you have not been able to work full-time because of your disability. Even if you are able to go back to work after a little more than twelve months, you may still be eligible to receive temporary disability benefits to cover the time that you were out of work.
You have several options when it comes to filing a social security disability claim. It can be done either in person at your local Social Security Administration office, by phone, via the Internet or through a social security disability attorney. By hiring an SSD/SSI lawyer, you will have help through the application process with things like making deadlines and preparation of important paperwork that can help boost your case. In the event that your claim is denied (the vast majority are turned down initially), a disability advocate can assist you through the appeal, or Reconsideration, process.
To apply for Social Security disability benefits in Charlottesville, contact your local Social Security Administration office at:


This office also serves clients in Ivy, Keswick, Keene, Earlysville, Free Union, White Hall, Crozet, North Garden, Barboursville, Palmyra, Batesville, Scottsville, Ruckersville, Covesville and surrounding areas.
The city of Charlottesville is surrounded by Ablemarle County and has been home to three U.S. Presidents – Thomas Jefferson, James Madison and James Monroe. Jefferson's home, Monticello, is one of the area's most popular tourist attractions. Charlottesville also is home to the University of Virgina, the only university in the nation to be designated a World Heritage site by UNESCO.
However, 13 percent of the people who live in Charlottesville suffer from a disability . Of those, there are a number who would qualify for social security disability benefits. By contacting an SSD/SSI lawyer, you could learn whether you have a strong case to apply for disability benefits.
One of the best way to help your SSD/SSI benefits claim is to make sure that you have a solid relationship with your doctor. His or her opinion can help sway the final decision over your disability benefits claim. Be certain to let them know what kind of work you do and learn whether or not your disability would prevent you from being able to do it on a full-time basis. For instance, a construction worker with a knee injury may not be able to stand for long periods of time thus would have a difficult time doing his job.
If you are not permanently disabled, there is always a chance that you could lose your SSD/SSI benefits if it is determined that you are able to go back to work. Be aware that the Social Security Administration may occasionally request your medical records to see if you are still disabled. If believe that you have lost your SSD/SSI benefits unfairly, you can appeal the decision. Your disability benefits attorney can inform you of what options you have and aid in streamlining your SSD/SSI appeal.
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