How can a disability lawyer help you win a disability case in Pennsylvania?   Can a lawyer in Pennsylvania help you fight and win a disability case with SSA, the social security administration? Yes, and this is particularly true if the lawyer you select specializes in the representation of social security claimants, versus a a lawyer who only takes the occasional case (in most areas of claimant representation, it will make more sense to utilize the services of a specialist versus a generalist. How will a disability representative assist you in the goal of winning your claim? During the initial claim phase of a disability claim, or during the first appeal, a disability lawyer will typically take care of the routine "legwork" that should be done on your case. That is, the lawyer will file your necessary appeal paperwork and make status calls to either the social security field office or disability determination services (known in some states as the bureau of disability determination). Resources: 1. Proving disability to win SSD or SSI 2. How do you win disability under SSD or SSI? 3. What are the claims that win disability? 4. Will a lawyer improve the chance of winning disability? 5. How many disability hearings are won? 6. Information for winning disability 7. Do I Have A Good Chance Of Winning Disability On Appeal? 8. Winning a Social Security Disability Appeal or SSI Appeal And, in some cases, your lawyer may find it prudent to obtain and submit additional medical record documentation if he finds it advantageous to do so prior to the hearing level. Of course, the great bulk of what a Social Security Disability - ssi lawyer does occurs at the disability hearing level. At this point in the development of your claim, your lawyer will gather your medical records (possibly including statements from your treating physicians), keep copies to evaluate, and submit updates to the hearing office and administrative law judge assigned to your case. Generally speaking, the lawyer performs the function of advocacy. He or she will speak for you and represent your case. And---assisted by a knowledge of, and experience with, the disability evaluation system---your disability lawyer will present a rationale as to why you should be awarded Social Security Disability or ssi disability benefits. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Filing for disability in Pennsylvania Applying for disability in Pennsylvania Filing for disability or SSI in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania SSI disability benefits Qualifying, will I qualify for disability in Pennsylvania? Social Security Disability SSI and being permanently disabled in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania disability claim staus Why a disability case in Pennsylvania takes so long Disability decisions and denials in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Social Security Disability SSI decisions If you get denied for disability in Pennsylvania After being denied for disability in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania disability appeals and hearings Filing a disability appeal in Pennsylvania Chances of winning disability on an appeal in Pennsylvania? How can you improve the chance of winning disability in Pennsylvania? How long does it take to get a disability hearing in Pennsylvania? Winning a disability hearing in Pennsylvania Hiring a disability lawyer in Pennsylvania Getting a disability lawyer in Pennsylvania How will a Pennsylvania disability lawyer help my claim? The cost to hire a disability attorney in Pennsylvania When should you get a disability attorney in Pennsylvania? How can a Pennsylvania disability lawyer win a disability case?