- Our Steubenville Neurological Disorder Lawyers Can Manage Your Social Security Disability Claim
- Does Your Neurological Disorder Qualify for Benefits?
- How Much Are Monthly Social Security Payments?
- Why Choose an SSD Attorney With Berger and Green?
- Connect With Us Today for Help from a Steubenville Neurological Disorder Lawyer
Conditions affecting the body’s nervous system can cause severe and debilitating symptoms that make performing work-related tasks difficult or impossible. If you have a neurological disorder that prevents you from earning a living, you may qualify for Social Security Disability (SSD).
A Steubenville neurological disorder lawyer with Berger and Green can help you file for benefits. If you receive an unfavorable determination, we can manage your appeal and do the work needed to get the payments you deserve. We will handle your claim so you can focus on your health.
Our Steubenville Neurological Disorder Lawyers Can Manage Your Social Security Disability Claim
According to MedlinePlus, neurological disorders affect the brain, spinal column, and nervous system. These disorders include genetic and degenerative conditions, certain cancers, infections, injuries, and developmental problems.
If you have a neurological condition that prevents you from working, you may qualify for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or both benefits programs concurrently. Eligibility for SSDI depends on your earned work credits gained through employment contributions (you usually need at least 20, which is five years of work). In contrast, eligibility for SSI is needs-based and available to those with limited income or resources.
However, securing payments is often easier said than done. The Social Security Office of Retirement and Disability Policy reports that as of 2020, 67 percent of initial SSD applications receive denials. Fortunately, our firm has 40-plus years of disability case experience, so we know what it takes to get the payments you need. Our Steubenville neurological disorders lawyers can:
- File your SSDI or SSI claim (the programs require separate applications)
- Review your denied claim and determine why you received an unfavorable decision
- File for appeal and represent you throughout the process
- Identify financial information, documents, and medical evidence needed to bolster your claim on appeal
- Track and manage deadlines and draft and file paperwork
- Answer your questions, address your concerns, and help you understand issues with your claim
- Provide you with frequent and timely updates
40+ years of experience from strong, knowledgeable, compassionate attorneys.
Start A Free EvaluationDoes Your Neurological Disorder Qualify for Benefits?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) lists neurological conditions it considers disabling in the Blue Book. These disorders include, but are not limited to, the following:
- Epilepsy
- Multiple sclerosis (MS)
- Alzheimer’s disease
- Traumatic brain injury (TBI)
- Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS)
- Parkinson’s disease
- Spinal cord injury (SCI)
- Huntington’s disease
When determining if you qualify for benefits, the SSA will look at whether your condition affects your ability to:
- Understand, remember, or apply information
- Interact with others
- Concentrate, persist, or maintain pace
- Adapt or manage yourself
You can apply for SSD even if your neurological disorder is not in the Blue Book. However, you must still meet the above criteria and supply medical evidence showing your injury or illness is as severe as those listed.
Can You Earn Substantial Income?
In addition to meeting the medical standards, your neurological disorder must prevent you from performing substantial gainful activity (SGA) for at least 12 months. The 2023 SGA limit is an average of $1,470 monthly. If you can make this amount or more doing your current job or another type of work, you will not qualify for benefits.
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Contact Us Now For HelpHow Much Are Monthly Social Security Payments?
SSDI payments vary based on the applicant’s earned work credits. Usually, the more credits you have, the more money you will receive. You can learn more about the potential value of your claim using the SSA’s online Benefits Calculator.
SSI benefit amounts change yearly based on economic factors like the Consumer Price Index. The 2023 SSI rate is $914 per individual per month. Ohio offers a supplement, but you must apply through the state. Our Ohio SSD lawyers can help you file.
When Should You Apply?
You should apply for benefits as soon as your neurological disorder interferes with your earning capabilities. You should not wait until you are unable to work for 12 months. The disability application and appeals process can be lengthy, it’s best to get started as soon as you can.
When Should You Appeal?
If you receive an unfavorable initial determination, you have 60 days to file an appeal. You then have 60 days between each stage to file to progress your claim if you disagree with the previous decision. Our attorneys can begin the process and represent you throughout all four stages if necessary:
- Reconsideration of your initial claim
- Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)
- Review by the Appeals Council
- Civil action in Federal Court
You need an attorney with the experience and dedication to give your case the care it deserves.
Start A Free EvaluationWhy Choose an SSD Attorney With Berger and Green?
Our practice focuses exclusively on helping clients with severe injuries and disabilities, so we know how a serious condition can throw your life into turmoil. We also understand how important securing SSD benefits can be to protecting your financial stability and peace of mind. And, because we do not want to cause further economic stress, we work on contingency, meaning we can represent you for nothing upfront or out of pocket.
We are here to fight for you when it may be difficult to fight for yourself. We will do everything we can to help you get the monthly payments you need, as we have done for others in your situation. Reviews like the following evidence our commitment to our clients:
“They were just very compassionate and understanding, and they let me speak. They let me explain what was going on. They took the time, they took the effort, and it was just a phenomenal experience.” – Arthur, Social Security Disability client
“From the very first phone call, they helped me through every question that I was asked. All you had to do is be honest and upfront, and they took it away from there.” – Beth, Social Security Disability client
We can address all the legal hurdles that may be keeping you from getting a fair settlement.
Speak To An Attorney TodayConnect With Us Today for Help from a Steubenville Neurological Disorder Lawyer
Contact Berger and Green today and learn more about how our Ohio SSD attorneys can help with your neurological disorder claim or appeal. We offer free consultations, and you will only pay attorney’s fees if and when our Steubenville neurological disorder lawyer secures your SSDI or SSI benefits.
