Columbus
Multiple Sclerosis Disability Lawyer

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1. Berger and Green Helps Individuals File Disability Claims Based on their Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis
2. Our Columbus Attorneys Help You Understand How Multiple Sclerosis Could Qualify You for Disability Benefits
3. Our Columbus Multiple Sclerosis Lawyers Know How to Handle SSDI and SSI Claims
4. Our Columbus Multiple Sclerosis Disability Attorneys Handle All Steps of the Disability Claims Process
5. Talk to Our Columbus, OH, Team About Your Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

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C. William Kenny

April 04, 2025

Board certified by National Board of Trial Advocacy

Multiple sclerosis (MS) is a chronic condition that can severely impact an individual’s life. Patients can have different variants of MS, and it can affect them in different ways. If your condition is severe enough to prevent you from working, reach out to a Columbus, Ohio, multiple sclerosis disability lawyer from our team. 

Our attorneys can help you file a claim and pursue Social Security Disability benefits based on your diagnosis and symptoms that prevent you from working and earning a living. A Columbus Social Security Disability lawyer from Berger and Green is here when you need us. We have over 40 years of experience helping people get approved for the benefits they need. Contact us for a free consultation with our team. 

Berger and Green Helps Individuals File Disability Claims Based on their Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

At Berger and Green, we understand how important Social Security Disability can be to individuals and families when they are living with a condition that is disabling. We know this lifeline can help you make ends meet when you cannot work and significantly reduce your financial stress. 

Our attorneys can help you in a number of ways, depending on where you are in the process. This includes: 

• Help you understand Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to determine which is a better fit for you
• Complete and file your claim for you
• Ensure the Social Security Administration has the necessary information about your medical providers
• Challenge a denial and represent you through the appeals process

Our Columbus, OH, disability lawyers do not charge any upfront attorney’s fees. We represent clients based on contingency. You will only pay us if we secure benefits for you. We can explain how this works during your free initial consultation with our team.

Our Columbus Attorneys Help You Understand How Multiple Sclerosis Could Qualify You for Disability Benefits

To receive Social Security disability benefits, either SSDI or SSI, you must have a condition that prevents you from working and earning a living. Essentially, you must show that your multiple sclerosis is so bad that you cannot work. 

The Social Security Administration’s rules for qualifying based on multiple sclerosis are found under Section 11.09 in the agency’s “Blue Book.” To qualify based on your diagnosis, you should have medical records that show: 

• Difficulty using your arms or legs due to weakness or lack of coordination
• Limitations in understanding, memory, concentration, or focus
• Issues with maintaining a pace that prevents sustained work activity
• Severe speech problems or other issues that prevent you from interacting with others

You could also qualify without meeting the criteria in this listing. This requires you to show you:

• Cannot perform your work tasks due to your symptoms
• You are unable to adapt to other jobs because of your physical or cognitive concerns
• Your condition has lasted or will likely last at least a year

The Social Security Administration provides a list of evidentiary requirements that should provide a well-documented diagnosis and attempts at treatment in your medical records. This is why providing correct contact information for your care providers is so critical. Records of your previous and current medical treatment are essential to getting approval for disability benefits. 

Our Columbus Multiple Sclerosis Lawyers Know How to Handle SSDI and SSI Claims

When our team helps you apply for Social Security Disability benefits, one of the first steps will be deciding whether you need to apply for SSDI, SSI, or both programs. These two programs generally have the same medical criteria but differ when it comes to who qualifies. In general: 

• Social Security Disability Insurance: This program is for workers who have enough work credits earned from the workforce but now cannot work. There are no asset limits for SSDI.
• Supplemental Security Income: This program is for those who have little income and few assets but cannot work because of their diagnosis and symptoms. SSI does not have a work credits requirement.

Our attorneys will also assess whether some claimants with low incomes and few assets might qualify for both programs. It is possible to draw both SSDI and SSI benefits at the same time. 

Our Columbus Multiple Sclerosis Disability Attorneys Handle All Steps of the Disability Claims Process

At Berger and Green, our Columbus, Ohio, team can manage your Social Security Disability claim from start to finish. We handle applications, appeals, and any needs you have in between. 

When we represent a client from the start, we work to ensure their claim is complete and correct. This reduces the chances of a denial. However, many claims are not approved initially. If this happens to you, our attorneys can represent you throughout the process required to challenge a denial. This process includes four possible steps: 

Reconsideration

If you want to challenge a denial, the first thing our attorney will do is request a reconsideration. This is a necessary step in the process. During reconsideration, you do not have to do anything. 

A representative from Disability Determination Services will review your claim and the medical records they requested to determine if a mistake was made. If you attended a Consultative Exam, they will also review the records from this exam. 

Administrative Law Judge Hearing

If you do not get approved during reconsideration, our lawyer will request a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The ALJ hearing could be via phone, video call, or in person. We will represent you during this hearing. The ALJ will review the claim and any additional evidence to determine if you qualify. 

Review by the Appeals Council

Sometimes, you may need to ask the Appeals Council to review your claim. Our lawyers will take care of this task and ensure you know what to expect during this process. 

A Federal Court Review

Occasionally, a strong claim may not be approved despite an Appeals Council review. The only remaining option is to ask a federal court to review it and approve you. Our attorneys can explain this process to you and discuss if this is the best option to get the benefits you need. 

Talk to Our Columbus, OH, Team About Your Multiple Sclerosis Diagnosis

Berger and Green provides free consultations for those living with conditions that are disabling in Columbus, Ohio. Contact us today to learn how a Columbus multiple sclerosis disability lawyer from our team can help you with your claim.