To find out more about medical eligibility requirements, contact O'Malley & Langan, P.C., serving Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Pennsylvania. A qualified Social Security disability lawyer is ready to help.









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Pennsylvania : Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and Beyond – Social Security Disability Lawyer Advice

The federal government offers support to workers who have been injured and are unable to work for a year or more. Oftentimes, though, the workers who need this support the most are denied Social Security benefits, or they have to wait more than two years to receive any financial aid. At O'Malley & Langan, P.C., we help people throughout Pennsylvania and beyond receive the Social Security benefits they deserve. A lawyer at our firm can help you prove that you are medically eligible for benefits so that you receive the aid you need.

Medical Eligibility – Qualifying for Social Security Disability

When a person gets injured and is unable to work, the stress of supporting a family or simply caring for his or her own daily needs can be too much to bear. Luckily, people who are unable to work for at least a year are eligible to receive relief from the government. Factors to consider if you think you may be eligible to receive Social Security disability benefits include:

  • Are you suffering from a severe injury?
  • Does this injury prevent you from performing your current job?
  • Does this injury prevent you from doing any type of job at all?

If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, contact our law offices serving Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and all of Pennsylvania. We can provide a Social Security disability lawyer to help you get the financial relief you deserve.

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Medical Evidence – Supporting Your Disability Claim

Each person who files a Social Security disability claim is required to provide medical evidence to demonstrate whether his or her disability qualifies for federal benefits. If you are receiving treatment for a mental or physical condition that will prevent you from working for at least a year, you should consider these guidelines as you prepare your evidence:

  • Medical evidence should show that you have a disability and detail the severity of your impairment.
  • Evidence must come from an acceptable medical source, such as a licensed physician, psychologist, or other health professional.
  • You may be required to provide additional evidence or undergo further examinations to assist the Social Security Administration in determining your eligibility to receive benefits.

Collecting proper medical evidence that meets the Social Security Administration’s standards can be difficult, confusing, and time-consuming. At O'Malley & Langan, we can help relieve the stress and headache involved with filing a claim. Contact our practice serving Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and all of Pennsylvania to find a Social Security disability lawyer who can help you with your claim.

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List of Acceptable Impairments

The Social Security Administration provides a list of sufficiently severe impairments which demonstrate what conditions generally qualify a person for Social Security disability benefits. Some of the acceptable disorders include:

  • Impairments of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, respiratory, immune, or digestive systems
  • Disorders affecting a person’s special senses, speech, or skin
  • Multiple body system impairments
  • Neurological, blood, or hormonal disorders
  • Psychological Impairments

For more details on acceptable impairments or for help filing your Social Security disability claim, call or email O'Malley & Langan today.

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Contact O'Malley & Langan for Professional Advice

Filing a Social Security disability claim can be a lengthy, confusing process with delayed results. Some people who are most in need of disability benefits have their claims rejected and are forced to reapply. If you suffer from a condition that is preventing you from working, contact O'Malley & Langan. We provide Scranton, Wilkes-Barre, and all of Pennsylvania with high quality Social Security disability lawyer services.

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