Social Security Disability Lawyer in Charleston, West Virginia

Let a Charleston Disability Attorney Help you File for Disability Benefits

Social security benefits were originally a program started by Franklin D. Roosevelt in 1945 as a program designed to help Americans whose savings had been devastated by the Great Depression and World War II. Today, social security is primarily known for the benefits it provides to workers who have reached retirement age. However, the Social Security Administration also pays out disability benefits to Americans who have been forced out of work for twelve months or more because of an injury or serious illness.

Starting a claim for social security disability benefits is a job that can be done by the average person. You can do it in person, over the phone or online, but more and more people are turning to disability benefits lawyers to help them begin the process. Since the task of applying for and winning disability benefits can often be confusing, labor intensive and time consuming, most people have a hard time doing it on their own. An experienced SSD/SSI advocate will have knowledge of disability law and can help you through every portion of the application process. More than likely you will also need to file an appeal (nearly 75 percent of all claims are initially denied) and having a disability lawyer significantly increases your chances of being successful.

To apply for Social Security disability benefits in Charleston, contact your local Social Security Administration office at:


This office also serves clients in Bancroft, Dunbar, Institute, Tad, Pinch, Belle, Saint Albans, Hernshaw, Blue Creek, Alum Creek, Elkview, Poca, Nitro, Tornado, Ashford, Racine, Cabin Creek, Bloomingrose, Winifrede, Blount, East Bank, Cedar Grove, Nellis, Costa and surrounding areas.

Charleston is both West Virginia's capital and its largest city. For decades, the economy was based heavily on the area's natural resources – ranging from salt to natural gas and coal. Today, it is the governmental center of the state and is home to landmarks like the University of Charleston and the Kanawha State Forest. However, Kanawha County is home to more than 44,000 people with disabilities , many of whom may be eligible for disability benefits.

If your initial claim is denied, it is a good idea to talk with your SSD/SSI attorney. It may be a good idea to considered starting a new application while you file an appeal. In most instances, filing for reconsideration allows your case to be heard at higher levels, which improves your chances of being successful. Working with a social security disability lawyer will help you or any necessary witnesses prepare for a potential hearing by letting you know what may happen when you face a judge. Your disability advocate will also help you prepare your testimony to make your case as strong as possible.

Having open lines of communication with your doctor is also key to winning your SSD or SSI benefits claim. There are some situations in which a disability is so apparent that it is not necessary to have a physician's input. But in most cases, it is critical to have detailed medical records of your condition to help prove that you are no longer fit to continue in your previous occupation full-time. For people who have lost their income, the cost of visiting a doctor can be prohibitive but there are low cost and free medical centers that can help low income families.

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