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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Pennsylvania — Application Assistance

It is important to apply for Social Security disability benefits as soon as possible after you become disabled, because the amount of reported income may reduce the amount of time you have to apply. You can apply for Social Security disability benefits as soon as you become disabled. The Social Security lawyers at the Pennsylvania firm of O'Malley & Langan, P.C., can help you through the application process so that you begin receiving the support you need as soon as possible.

• Application Process
  • Application Forms
  • Other Information You Need to Provide
• Appealing a Denial

Application Process

It often takes up to five months for Social Security to review your application and make a decision. However, to apply for benefits, you will need to fill out several forms and provide information to the Social Security Administration proving that you are disabled and unable to work.

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Application Forms

To apply for Social Security disability benefits, you will need to complete the following forms:

• An Application for Benefits, which is available online, at your local Social Security office, or by mail
• An Adult Disability Report, which provides information about your disability
• A form signed by you that gives your doctors permission to provide information to the Social Security Administration about your disability

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Other Information You Need to Provide

In addition to the forms above, you are required to provide information about your disability and your work history to the Social Security Administration. The lawyers at O'Malley & Langan, P.C., in Pennsylvania, can help you gather the following information for your application.

Personal Information

• Your Social Security number
• Proof of your age
• Your most recent W-2 form, or a copy of your federal tax return if you were self-employed
• Information about the kind of work you did and where you worked

If other members of your family are applying for benefits, you will also need:

• Proof of age and Social Security numbers for each person applying for benefits
• Proof of marriage and dates of prior marriages

Medical Information

In addition to the Adult Disability Report, Social Security will use the following medical information to determine if you are disabled:

• Details about the medications you are taking
• Contact information of your doctor, hospital, caseworkers, or any other health care professionals who treated you for your disability, as well as the dates of your visits
• Any medical records or laboratory test results that you have in your possession

If you are unsure what information you need to gather, don’t let that stop you from applying for Social Security benefits. Our lawyers can help you gather the correct information and assist you throughout the application process.

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Appealing a Denial

Once the Social Security Administration has made its decision, you will receive a letter in the mail explaining it in detail. If your Social Security disability application has been denied, our lawyers can help you file an appeal. During the appeal process, you will have the opportunity to submit new evidence to the Social Security Administration to support your case.

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Contact Our Social Security Disability Lawyers

Applying for Social Security disability benefits can be a lengthy and confusing process. Often, it takes individuals more than one application over several years before they are approved. You don’t need to go through the application process for Social Security disability alone. Contact the lawyers at our Pennsylvania-based firm for assistance in applying for Social Security disability benefits as soon as you become disabled.

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