Social Security Disability Claims

New York Social Security Disability Claims

At the Law Office of Robert Koenigsberg, we help injured workers in New York City and its surrounding areas to navigate through the Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income systems. If you've been seriously injured as the result of your job, our experience and the commitment we have to aggressively protecting our clients' rights can help you to obtain the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits you're entitled to.

How the Social Security Disability Insurance process works.

The basic requirements for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) eligibility are that you must have worked 20 out of the last 40 quarters; have been unable to work, or expect to be unable to work for at least 12 months; and have suffered a severe medical condition or injury that meets the definition of "disability" under federal law.

On initial review, many injury and illness claims are denied on the basis of this last requirement. At that point, we will have 60 days to request a reconsideration hearing where our lawyers will attempt to demonstrate why your injuries are serious enough to qualify you for Social Security benefits. A denial of benefits at this stage of the process is also not uncommon. At this point, we will request to have your case heard by an administrative law judge who will examine your injuries and ability to perform your current job.

The judge will also examine unique characteristics such as age, education, skills and your previous employment history to determine whether or not you could adjust to a new form of work. If the judge determines that you cannot, you are entitled to receive benefits on your disability claim.

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Questions about Social Security Disability Insurance or the disability evaluation process? Our attorneys can provide answers and the knowledgeable guidance you need to obtain results.

Call or contact us in New York City for a free consultation. Our offices are comfortable, friendly and conveniently located across the street from the Federal Plaza in downtown Manhattan. We look forward to helping you recover.