Social Security Disability Lawyer in Morgantown, West Virginia

Let a Morgantown Disability Attorney Help you File for Disability Benefits

A disability that prevents you from working is more than just a phyiscal strain. With the loss of income and the addition of medical bills (on top of the normal household expenses) it can cause a financial strain on your and your loved ones. And while many people are aware that the Social Security Administration provides retirement benefits, it may not be as well known that the SSA also gives benefits to people who have been disabled through an injury or serious illness.

In order to qualify, you must have been out of work for twelve months or more and be deemed disabled by the Social Security Administration. The process begins with filing an application either at your local SSA office, by phone via the national toll-free hotline or on the internet at the SSA website. You may also seek the services of a social security disability attorney. While it is not necessary to have a disability lawyer with you through every step of the application process, it will not only reduce the hassles of red tape and regulations you must endure, it will also increase your chances of winning your case.

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


This office also serves clients in Granville, Dellslow, Maidsville, Cassville, Masontown, Osage, Pursglove, Bretz, Reedsville, Arthurdale, Rivesville, Montana Mines, Baxter, Independence, Pentress, Grant Town and surrounding areas.  

Perhaps best known as the home of West Virginia University, Morgantown also has the distinction of having the country's only commercially operated personal rapid transit system. The WVU PRT began as an experiment in the 1970s and has grown to connect all three of the West Virginia University campuses in Morgantown. The city is also the seat of Monongalia County which has more than 12,000 people with disabilities . Social security disability benefits may be available to a number of them.

Once you have filed an SSD or SSI (supplemental security income) application, it is sent to the state Disability Determination Office where an initial decision is made on your claim. Keep  in mind that 70 to 75 percent of first time disability claim applications are denied. If you are rejected, you have the option to file an appeal. That appeal will be sent back to the state level. If it is necessary to file multiple disability claims appeals, they are sent to higher levels. You may be called before a social security disability judge to state your case. If a court hearing is necessary, your SSD/SSI lawyer can help prepare you or any witnesses to give testimony that will improve your chances of winning.

The process of being granted disability benefits can take months and sometimes years depending on the number of appeals necessary. If you are among the small number who are fortunate to have their application accepted on the first try, you could receive your first check in less than six months from the date you first applied. For others, the wait is much longer. The time and effort involved in putting together a strong appeal is difficult enough for the average person – let alone a person who is also dealing with an injury or illness. That is where having a disability advocate on your side can help. They have the resources to gather the information that will boost your case.

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