Do I Have a Case?

Connecticut SSDI Lawyers

Determining eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits

Eligibility for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) benefits appears fairly simple. First, you must have sustained injuries or developed an illness that prevents you from working in any job for at least a year, or that a doctor has determined will be fatal. Second, you must have worked enough “quarters” under the Social Security system to obtain benefits from the system. You must have worked five of the last ten years.

A lawyer can help

Not surprisingly, however, building a case for the federal benefit is not quite as simple as it appears. Because of the complexities of the application process, people who are represented by attorneys usually have a better chance of obtaining the outcome they need. At the New Milford, Connecticut, law firm of Guendelsberger, Collins, Henry & Guendelsberger, LLP, attorney Jennifer Collins helps people navigate the SSD system. We handle everything, from initial application through appeals and hearings. Contact us to learn how we can help. It costs you nothing until you win your case, and the amount an attorney can charge is capped by the government.

Our SSDI practice focuses on developing strong cases for clients. We take care of assembling the medical evidence that proves you are unable to work. We consult with experts who can document how your medical condition affects your ability to work. We analyze your work history. We review your skills and education.

Examples of illnesses and injuries that may be eligible for SSDI benefits

We handle all types of SSDI claims and appeals, including those involving:

• Back injuries
• Neck injuries
• Mental health problems
• Medication side effects
• Illnesses affecting mobility, strength, or mental capacity such as multiple sclerosis, chronic fatigue syndrome, Alzheimer’s and arthritis
• Spinal cord injuries resulting in paraplegia or quadriplegia
• Disability

To find out if you have an SSDI case, contact our New Milford attorneys at Guendelsberger, Collins, Henry & Guendelsberger, LLP. We know what to do.