Pittsburgh Social Security Disability Attorneys
Ensuring You Can Continue to Support Yourself & Your Family After Disability
If you are diagnosed with a serious illness or if you suffer a significant injury that causes you to be unable to work, you may qualify for disability income in the form of Disability Insurance Benefits (DIB), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or a combination of both to help you and your family meet your financial needs.
We can offer insight into this process from the start. Whether you are wondering if you eligible for these benefits or if you have already started an application or even you have been denied, we can help. Please call us at (844) 383-0565.
What is Social Security Disability?
Social Security Disability is a federally regulated program that provides financial and medical insurance assistance for those who can no longer work due to a disabling medical condition.
There are several types of benefits provided in the Social Security Disability program, including:
- Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits available to those who have worked and paid Social Security taxes for a certain number of years, based on your work record, earnings and age.
- Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a “needs-based,” program that offers financial assistance to disabled individuals who have limited income and resources, and who, may not meet the earnings threshold requirements for SSDI.
- Disabled Adult Child Benefits (DAC) are available to persons who are disabled before the age of 22 and are the dependent of either a disabled, retired or deceased parent, who was eligible for Social Security payments.
Disabled widow and widowers maybe eligible for benefits based upon their deceased spouse’s earnings record at age 50.
What can Robert Peirce & Associates do for me as a person seeking these benefits?
The team at Robert Peirce & Associates has helped thousands of our neighbors and friends throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia, Maryland, Ohio and Washington D.C. access the benefits they so urgently need.
Our attorneys, disability representatives and staff have helped clients suffering from many types of conditions and illnesses that have resulted in disability and the inability to work.
For over 45 years, our family-owned practice has been dedicated to providing our clients with supportive, compassionate and successful legal representation in the very difficult area of Social Security Disability and SSI. We understand that illness and loss of income can be very stressful for the disabled and their families. We remain committed and compassionate about providing our skill and experience in serving those in such situations.
Meet the Accredited Disability Representative at our firm.
What are the eligibility requirements for disability income?
Obviously, not all conditions meet the strict rules for disability benefits. Applicants must also meet the eligibility requirements of the program. Our staff offers our services from assistance with filing the original application, to appealing denials if a claim has already been started. We assist with the navigation of the process from start to finish. Many people are initially denied these benefits, our team guides you through the rigorous required paperwork and works tirelessly to present the strongest case possible.
A denial is not the end of a claim, the staff at Robert Peirce & Associates can assess your case, evaluate the medical evidence and gather important information to support your case. Winning on appeal is great, but having our team take on your case at application can result in securing benefits even earlier. No matter where you are in the process, please reach out to us to see what we can do to help.
We are here to assess your case, review and organize medical evidence, answer questions, assist with paperwork and ensure the presentation of the strongest case at all levels. You can lean on our experience and advocacy throughout the process. We believe in open communication with our clients and are dedicated to keeping our clients apprised of their case status and developments.
Let our dedicated social security disability attorneys in Pittsburgh guide you through this complicated process. Call us at (844) 383-0565 to schedule an appointment!
Frequently Asked Questions
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Do I have to be disabled a full year before I can qualify for benefits?Fortunately, the answer to this is no. Individuals who are disabled now, and who expect to be unable to work for at least another year, can apply for SSD right now. Indeed, an SSD application can take months to be reviewed and decided upon. Also, once the application is approved, applicants can often receive a certain amount of back payments for the time that they were disabled prior to getting approved.
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How can I receive SSD widow's benefits?In order to qualify for disabled widow's benefits, an applicant has to be 50 years of age or over. Next, the disability had to begin before the deceased spouse was 60. Also, the disability had to begin no more than seven years after the latest of the following: the month the deceased spouse died; the last month the widow was entitled to receive survivor benefits based on being the custodial parent of the deceased spouse's child; or the month that the widow's own entitlement to receive SSD benefits expired because the widow was no longer disabled.
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Can a minor receive child disability benefits?Pennsylvania parents who have special needs children may qualify to receive either Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and Social Security disability. In the case of SSI, a child may be able to qualify for benefits from birth until the age of 18 due to blindness or due to disability. To qualify, the child must have impairment, or multiple impairments sufficient to meet the government's definition of disability in the case of children. Also, the resources and income of the child's parents can only be within certain limitations. In the case of Social Security, children who are 18 years of age and up can receive monthly benefits based on blindness or disability. To qualify, they must have one or more impairments meeting the government's definition of disability with regard to adults. The disability also has to have begun prior to the age of 22. Further, the child's parent or parents must have worked for a period long enough to qualify for Social Security and be receiving retirement benefits or disability benefits, or the parent is deceased. In the case of both SSI and Social Security, the child also has to have a condition that has already lasted, or is believed will last, for 12 or more months, or until death.
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"Exceptional Experience"My experience with Robert Peirce & Associates, P.C. was exceptional. From the first day that I contacted them, I knew I made the right choice. Their entire team is very knowledgeable and guides you through the entire process with ease.- Kelly Weber
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"Thank You For Your Hard Work"Thank you for all your hard work and understanding - You made a tragic accident a little easier to deal with.- Alberta
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"Thank you! You girls are great!"Lauren & Adrian, I wish to thank you for your hard work on my SS Disability claim. I appreciate your help whenever I had multiple questions, your answers were clear which I could understand.- Joyce