A Salem SSDI Attorney Can Help You File For Disability Benefits

The wait times for a disability claim to work through the process can take as little as a few months to as long as a couple of years. For families coping with the stresses of a disabling condition or serious illness and the loss of a job or medical benefits because of this can be devastating. Being aware of the different requirements of a disability claim and retaining the services of disability attorneys can  help expedite the process, but you must be prepared for the length of time necessary for a disability claim to work through the system.
The SSA Offices for Salem, Massachusetts are located: 


Or call the Social Security Administration’s national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
Once a disability claim is initially filed, it will normally take anywhere from three to four months for a decision, given that all the proper information has been provided. Most claims at this stage are declined and move forward to a reconsideration appeal. Waiting for a decision at this level, where again, most claims are denied, can take several months as well. One thing to remember is once a claim is declined at the reconsideration level, the Social Security Administration ceases to request medical records regarding your disability claim and medical status. It is up to you or your disability attorney to make sure the SSA receives any updates or changes to your medical condition.
At this point, a hearing is scheduled in front of the Administrative Law Judge. The waiting period differs from state to state, however, it is not unusual to wait up to a year or more due to the large backlog of most states. You can have your disability lawyer call the Office of Hearing Appeals to check on your disability claim status, but there is otherwise little you can do but wait and keep the SSA updated.
Salem Disability Benefits
To help your claim process through the system as smoothly as possible, it is important that Salem residents are thorough when completing the initial application, which means supplying, in detail, all medical treatment and current contact information of all medical care providers. To further expedite your disability claim, it would be a good idea to include all medical records with the initial application, which can shave weeks or even months from the process. Keep copies of all records, in case information goes astray and doesn’t get to the Disability Examiner in charge of your case.
A disability attorney can correlate and organize all medical evidence in the event your disability claim is referred to the hearing level. It is inadvisable to attend a hearing without representation, as statistics show that claimants with the assistance of a disability lawyer or disability advocate have much better success at a favorable ruling on their disability claim.

Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care
The following Salem facilities offer free or reduced cost medical care for Salem residents:


Other Salem Services and Disability Benefits

To help with other issues facing people with disabling conditions or illnesses in the Salem area include:


We can connect you with social security lawyers who represent clients in Salem, Marblehead, Swampscott, Beverly, Danvers, Peabody, Lynn, Wenham, Nahant, Lynnfield, Essex and surrounding areas.