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Physical Disability and Your SSDI Benefits: A Richmond, Virginia, Lawyer

Seasoned Counsel When You Need It Most

If you believe your physical disability qualifies you for SSDI, we want to help you obtain the benefits you need. At the Law Offices of Bruce K. Billman in Richmond, Virginia, we have more than 30 years of experience guiding clients through the cumbersome Social Security Disability claims process. We know how the Social Security system works, and understand what the claims processors are looking for.

Your first consultation with our firm is free. If we accept your case, you pay no attorney fees unless we win SSDI benefits for you. Contact us today to meet with physical disability attorney Bruce K. Billman.

Physical Disability and Your SSDI Benefits

When bad things happen to good people, it is good to have someone to turn to for help. If an illness such as cancer, lupus, a back injury or advanced Type 2 diabetes prevents you from working, you may be entitled to disability benefits.

Applying for SSDI is a big job. You will have to work through a thick pile of reports and evaluation forms, and endure extended waiting periods in order to see if you qualify. If your Social Security Disability claim is denied, you can file a request for reconsideration followed by a hearing in front of an administrative law judge. After that, appeals may be filed in federal court.

Applying for SSDI Benefits Due to a Physical Disorder or Illness

To qualify for benefits, you must prove that your physical disability prevents you from working. Any physical condition can stop someone from working. Here are some of the major physical disorders people file disability for. The symptoms of your physical disability or illness must also match Social Security rulings or guidelines for the following conditions:

  • Lung disease 
  • Lupus, HIV or inflammatory arthritis
  • Heart disease
  • Multiple sclerosis
  • Diabetic neuropathy
  • Gastrointestinal disease
  • Liver disease
  • Spinal or neck disorders, including degenerative disc disease, herniated discs, failed back surgeries, spinal stenosis

In order to receive benefits, you must have a strong case. Our firm counsels clients to be "loud and proud" in speaking with doctors. Tell your doctor what is wrong, how often the condition acts up, and what it prevents you from doing. The more complete the information, the better your chances for qualifying for and receiving benefits.

Contact a Fredericksburg Denied Claim Lawyer

Because Social Security disability law is our sole focus, we know the application process, staff involved, and what Social Security needs for documentation, including rulings. We may be able to speed up your claim if new evidence is found.

Understanding your physical disability and SSDI benefits can be a daunting task. Contact us for a free consultation with a qualified lawyer today to learn about your legal options. We want to help people with a physical disability get the benefits they deserve. Call our law firm toll free at 1-800-371-2906.

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At the Law Offices of Bruce K. Billman, we serve clients in Virginia, including the cities of Fredericksburg, Richmond, Winchester, Culpepper, Orange, Spotsylvania, King George, Tappahannock, Glen Allen, Short Pump, Mechanicsville, Midlothian, Chesterfield, Chester, Hopewell, Petersburg, Locust Grove, Danville and Williamsburg, as well as Spotsylvania County, Stafford County, King George County, Caroline County, Culpepper County, Orange County, Goochland County, Hanover County, Henrico County, Chesterfield County, Powhatan County, Kent County and throughout Northeast Virginia.

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