Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits

Do you need help applying for disability benefits in the Philadelphia area?

If you are in the Philadelphia area and need help applying for Social Security Disability benefits, Supplemental Security Income, or Long Term Disability benefits through a private insurance company, a Philadelphia social security disability lawyer at The Bernstein Law Officescan provide experienced and aggressive legal assistance.  We have years of experience prosecuting disability claims and have successfully handled thousands of cases throughout the country.  Our firm knows how to navigate the complexities of the Social Security Administration and guide you through the often tedious process of obtaining your disability benefits.  

Regardless of the type of disability benefits you are applying for, a Philadelphia social security disability attorney at our firm can assist you in getting the benefits you deserve.. 

Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits

There are several ways you can apply for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration.  You can do so online with the Social Security Administration or you can call them at their toll-free number to set an appointment for your application to be taken over the phone.  You can also call them and set up an appointment to go in to your local Social Security office and have your application taken by an intake specialist at the Social Security Administration.  In order to begin the application process, you will need to complete an application for Social Security Benefits as well as a form called an Adult Disability Report.  You will need to provide the Social Secuirty Administration with a description of your medical condition and all of your medical records that support your claim for disability.  If you do not have your medical records, the Social Security Administration will try and obtain them for you.  You will also be required to show Social Security a certfied copy of your birth certificate, the names and dosages of all the medications you take, a summary of where you worked and the kind of work you did, and a copy of your most recent W-2 form.

In addition to the initial application, you will be required to submit other forms such as those that request information about your medical condition and how it affects your ability to work. 

We can assist you in completing your application and make sure all of your relevant information is presented to the Social Security Administration.  Our firm can provide you with assitance in working with your medical providers, who can impact the outcome of your claim.  A Philadelphia experienced social security disability lawyer from The Bernstein Law Officescan assist you with your disability application.