A Pittsfield SSDI Lawyer Can Help You Attain Entitled Disability Benefits

What can you expect to happen once your disability claim has been denied on the initial application or at the reconsideration level? Actually, when your initial disability claim is denied, and most are, it then is referred to what is known at the reconsideration level. Many disability claims are also denied at this stage and elevated to an appeal before an Administrative Law Judge. What you may not know is once this happens, all activity on your case halts, meaning medical information is no longer requested of your medical care providers by the Social Security Administration.
The SSA Offices for Pittsfield, Massachusetts are located: 


Or call the Social Security Administration’s national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
What does this mean for your disability claim? This means unless action is taken, the case as it stands will appear before the Administrative Law Judge with information that is a year or more out of date since the wait for a hearing is often months, or even years, in the scheduling. It also means if more current medical evidence is not available at the hearing, after waiting all this time, you run a great risk of being denied social security disability benefits. If your case is denied at this stage, you must make a decision of whether to appeal it to the next level, or start by filing a new disability claim.
A lot of time can be lost if you are not properly prepared to go before the Administrative Law Judge. Disability attorneys are experts in knowing what type of medical evidence is required and how to present it in such a way as to get an approval on your disability claim. A disability lawyer is experienced in gathering mandatory medical information and correlating the information in a compelling way. Since the wait for a hearing can span months or years, it’s imperative to have not only older records but current medical data that substantiates your claim for disability benefits.
Pittsfield Disability Benefits
Many Pittsfield residents suffer severe financial consequences as a result of losing a job and medical benefits when dealing with a disability or serious illness. Some have lost their possessions and even their home. It is risking a lot to forge ahead on your own without the services of an expert disability attorney to navigate the red tape, paperwork, and convoluted process, especially once your disability claim reaches the hearing level.
No upfront fees are required with most disability lawyers for Pittsfield residents, and the consultation is typically free of charge. Fees are collected only when you win your case, and are limited by a standard set by the Social Security Administration, usually 25% of the back pay awarded and currently no more than $6000.

Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care

For free or low cost medical care in the Pittsfield area, the following facilities offer services:

Community Health Programs Neighborhood Center
510 North Street
Pittsfield, MA 01201
(413) 447-2351

Community Health Programs Health Center
29 Lewis Ave, 4th Floor
Great Barrington, MA 01230
(413) 528-8580

Other Pittsfield Services and Disability Benefits

Services for the disabled and those dealing with serious illnesses or conditions are also available at the following agencies:


We can connect you with social security lawyers who represent clients in Pittsfield, Berkshire, Richmond, Dalton, Lanesboro, Lenox, Becket, Windsor, Lenox Dale, Cheshire, Stockbridge, Hinsdale, Lee, Glendale, Housatonic, Adams and surrounding areas.