If you are dealing with a disability or illness that prevents you from working, you may be considering applying for Social Security Disability. Or perhaps you have applied but have been denied. Quatrini Law Group has helped many people from the Pittsburgh area secure Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be frustrating and time consuming. The process is a long one. We offer free consultations and no up front legal fees. We also know the procedures and deadlines and have local help available for you.

Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits

There are two disability programs managed by Social Security: SSD and SSI. Social Security Disability (SSD) are benefits paid to disabled workers and their families and are based on what you earned and what you paid into Social Security. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits are for people with little or no work history but have a lack of resources and/or income.

Who May Qualify for Social Security Disability in Pittsburgh

If a debilitating illness or injury keeps you from being able to work, you may qualify for Social Security Disability, but the process is long and hard. Working with a knowledgeable Social Security Disability attorney may increase your chances of securing benefits. We also work with parents or caregivers who are applying for benefits for a disabled child.

Physical Conditions That May Qualify

Some of the more common physical disabilities we see are back pain and surgery, Multiple Sclerosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, Fibromyalgia, HIV-related disability, heart disease, shoulder conditions, and Lupus.

Mental Health Conditions That May Qualify

Some of the more common mental health disabilities we see are bipolar disorder, manic depression, anxiety, ADHD, ADD in adults, and Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD).

The Social Security Disability Process in Pittsburgh

Once you apply for benefits, they will either be granted or you will receive a denial. Up to 70% of applicants will be denied the first time they apply. If denied, you can appeal and have a hearing in front of a Social Security judge. Our Pittsburgh lawyers can assist with applications and appeals and help you through the whole process.

Common Reasons SSD Claims Are Denied

There are a variety of reasons your benefits application may be denied. Some of the most common ones we at Quatrini Law Group have seen include: incomplete applications, insufficient medical evidence, and income ineligibility.

How Quatrini Law Group Helps Pittsburgh SSD Clients

Quatrini Law Group goes beyond just helping with applications and filings. We will prepare you for hearings and can connect you with our large network of healthcare professionals to ensure you have sufficient medical evidence of your illness or injury.

Meet Our Social Security Disability Attorneys

Social Security Disability Resources and Guides

At the Pittsburgh law firm of Quatrini Law Group, our staff handles several hundred Social Security cases per year. In the course of our representation, there are questions that repeatedly arise. Here are some questions that we hear most often.

Social Security Mental Disability Benefits

The attorneys at Quatrini Law Group counsel and represent people suffering from mental and psychological disabilities who need to apply for — or have already been denied — Social Security Mental Disability benefits.

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FAQs About Social Security Disability in Pittsburgh

How does Social Security decide if I am disabled?

Social Security has a very strict definition of disability. Your medical condition must have lasted, or be expected to last, at least one year, or be expected to result in your death. You must be unable to perform any type of work you did in the past 15 years before the onset of your disability, and you must be unable to perform any other type of work on a full-time basis because of your medical condition.

How much will it cost for you to handle my claim?

There is no fee for our services until we are successful in obtaining benefits for you. If we are successful, the Social Security Administration generally allows a fee of 25 percent of the past due benefits in your case, up to a specified maximum amount. Under some special circumstances, an hourly fee may instead be charged, but all fees must be approved by the Social Security Administration.

How do I apply for Social Security Disability in Pittsburgh?

You can apply in three ways:

• Online at https://www.ssa.gov/applyfordisability/index.htm
• By phone at 1-800-772-1213 from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Monday through Friday. If you are deaf or hard of hearing, call TTY 1-800-325-0778.
• In person at the Pittsburgh office, located at 700 Grant Street, Room 1204, Pittsburgh, PA 15219 or check the Social Security office locator for additional Pittsburgh-area locations

Talk With a Social Security Disability Lawyer in Pittsburgh

Don’t face this process alone and don’t wait any longer to file a claim or submit an appeal for a denied Social Security Disability claim. Contact our experienced attorneys at 888-534-6016 or contact us online as soon as possible.