Form SSA-3368 is the basic form used for adult applicants who are filing a claim for disability benefits. This form may require the assistance of a Social Security Disability lawyer. Note that a physician should not complete any portion of this form. There are other forms which the SSA requires a doctor to complete on […]
Powell Law’s attorneys have represented disability claimants since this type of insurance was first available in 1956. At Powell Law, we effectively assist clients throughout the entire Social Security Disability claims process. Applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) requires the submission of a long list of paperwork that includes […]
Pennsylvanians who suffer a “work injury” are entitled to receive benefits under the Pennsylvania Workers’ Compensation Act (the “Act”). The Act offers a variety of benefits that include wage-loss benefits, payment for medical treatment, and death benefits to surviving family members. It is very common for insurance carriers to make a settlement offer to an injured worker receiving […]
Pursuant to the Social Security Act (the “Act”, the Social Security Administration (“SSA”) administers Federal assistance programs for people with disabilities. If you have a “disability” as defined under the Act and meet medical requirements, you may qualify for benefits under either the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) […]
Are you unable to continue working? Do you have a disability that prevents you from being gainfully employed? You have options. Federal law provides benefits for those who meet the qualifications of the Social Security Act (the “Act”). Administered by the Social Security Administration (“SSA”), the largest Federal programs that provide assistance to people with […]
Filing a claim for workers compensation benefits is not an easy thing to undertake alone without assistance. Injured workers will not receive the assistance necessary to file a claim from their employer or its insurance company. Injured workers require an advocate who will fight to assert their rights. In choosing a workers’ compensation attorney, his […]
The attorneys at Powell Law have represented the disabled in Social Security Disability cases since President Eisenhower made disability insurance available in 1956. At Powell Law, we effectively assist clients throughout the entire Social Security Disability claims process. If you are disabled, you should consult with an experienced disability attorney. Recipients of social security benefits […]
For an applicant to be eligible for disability benefits, he or she must meet two earnings tests. The first test is a recent work test, based on the age of the applicant at the time that the disability occurs; and the second test is based on the duration of work to determine whether the applicant […]
The attorneys at Powell Law have represented the disabled in Social Security Disability cases since President Eisenhower made disability insurance available in 1956. At Powell Law, we effectively assist clients throughout the entire Social Security Disability claims process. A large number of applicants who apply for disability benefits have their claims denied because the Social […]
The attorneys at Powell Law have represented the disabled in Social Security Disability cases since President Eisenhower made disability insurance available in 1956. At Powell Law, we effectively assist clients throughout the entire Social Security Disability claims process. An individual will receive his or her full benefit amount if they wait until they reach full […]
