If you suffer from a disability that prevents you from working, Social Security Disability benefits may be a valuable, practical way to secure income.
Workers pay into the Social Security system through a dedicated payroll tax. When an individual develops a condition so debilitating that they can no longer work, money can then be awarded back to them by the Social Security Administration in the form of Social Security Disability benefits. However, even if you have such a condition, obtaining these benefits can be a difficult process.
We’re here to help.
The skilled and experienced Social Security Disability lawyers at MCV Law can walk you through the application process, maximize your chances of having your claim approved by the Social Security Administration, and even help you file a strong appeal in the event that your claim is initially denied. We’ve been successfully representing members of the Auburn community for decades, and serve clients from around Cayuga County and the greater Finger Lakes region.
How MCV Law can help:
We will tailor our legal advice to address the unique effects of your condition. A wide variety of disabilities have the ability to meet the Social Security Administration’s standards and make an individual eligible for SSD benefits, including both physical and mental ailments. These disabilities include, but are not limited to:
- Chronic pain
- Heart conditions
- PTSD
- Cancers
- Respiratory disorders
- Musculoskeletal disorders
- Immune system disorders
- And more
If you are looking to find out whether your disability has the potential to qualify you for benefits, we welcome you to contact our office. An experienced SSD attorney can give you a detailed assessment of how likely it is that you would have your claim approved, and walk you through the steps that are involved with building and submitting a strong application.
We can help you develop a theory in support of your claim, compile medical records, and obtain opinions from your medical provider that detail any functional limitations brought on by your disability. After the application is submitted to the Social Security Administration, if a hearing is required, we can represent you in court. After benefits are awarded, we can run the calculations to verify that you are being given the proper amount in benefits.
How much do MCV Law’s services cost?
Our Social Security Disability lawyers work on a contingency basis, meaning that your fee to us simply comes in the form of a small percentage of the total amount of benefits awarded to you. The more money you secure, the more rewarding for us. This allows our clients to rest assured that we fight hard to help them achieve the best possible outcome for their claim. At MCV Law, our goal is to help you reach yours.
How does the SSA evaluate claims?
The Social Security Administration takes into account 5 main factors when evaluating an application for SSD benefits. The methods and strategy that MCV Law uses to help our clients is specifically designed to provide the SSA with concrete evidence that these standards are being met:
- Impairment prevents you from performing substantial gainful activity
- Impairment is severe, and is expected to remain severe for at least 12 months
- Impairment meets or equals one of those established within the SSA’s Listing of Impairments
- Impairment prevents you from performing a role you’ve performed over the last 15 years that constituted substantial gainful activity
- Impairment prevents you from being able to perform any other jobs that exist in substantial numbers in the national economy
Get your life back
Filing a Social Security Disability claim can be an intimidating process. Compiling medical evidence, completing and submitting an application, and potentially dealing with hearings and/or appeals can all be difficult obstacles to navigate. Our friendly, experienced attorneys have been helping people overcome these challenges for years. We understand exactly how to give your claim the best odds for approval. If your disability is impacting your ability to work, we’re here to give you a voice. We’re here to let you know your options. We’re here to help you get your life back.