Social Security Disability Lawyer in Logan, West Virginia

Let a Logan Disability Attorney Help you File for Disability Benefits

Most people know that social security benefits are available to people who have approached retirement age. What is much less widely known is that the Social Security Administration also gives disability benefits to workers who have been out of work for a year or more because of an injury or serious illness. If you fall into that category and are determined to be qualified for social security disability benefits, it could be the income you need to help you and your family make ends meet.
 
In order to apply for SSD or SSI (supplemental security income) benefits, you have several options. You can visit your local SSA office in person, call the toll-free national hotline, stop by the Social Security Administration website or you can talk with a social security disability attorney – an option that is being considered by more people on a yearly basis. It isn't necessary to have a licensed attorney on your side during the application process, but it does greatly increase your chances of winning your claim. And since almost three-quarters of first-time applications are rejected, you will likely need to to file an appeal – something your disability advocate can help you with.

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


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Located along the Guyandotte River in southwest West Virginia, Logan is the county seat of Logan County. Yet in a county with just over 35,000 people, almost 11,000 of them are classified as disabled. It is likely that a large number of them could qualify for SSD/SSI benefits.

Winning social security disability benefits does not require a permanent injury or terminal illness. In fact, there is no set standard on how disabled you must be to receive your benefits. The criteria is based on a combination of age and previous occupation. An older worker who is nearing retirement age is more likely to win his or her claim. However that does not mean that it is impossible for a younger applicant to be granted SSD or SSI benefits. In that case, you would need to prove that your condition makes it impossible for you to return to your previous full-time job. For instance, suffering a leg injury that makes it difficult to stand for long periods would prevent you from doing a job where you are on your feet all day – like construction.

Be aware that if your condition improves and you are able to go back to work, you could lose your social security disability benefits. Other ways to potentially lose your benefits are failing to inform the Social Security Administration of a change of address, spending time in jail or experiencing an increase of income. However if you do lose your disability benefits, you can reapply at any time. Ask your SSD/SSI lawyer about what options you have and they can assist you through every step of the process.

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