Social Security Disability Representation In Pennsauken Township
Illness and/or injury can cause work to stop without warning. Income may drop fast. You may turn to Social Security Disability after medical care fails to restore work ability. The process can feel slow and overwhelming.
Jacobs, Schwalbe & Petruzzelli, P.C., helps people in Pennsauken Township seek disability benefits. The firm has represented injured workers for more than 45 years.
We handle Social Security Disability (SSD) and related workers’ compensation matters when they overlap. This approach helps avoid missed steps and benefit conflicts. Call 856-528-7991 or complete our online contact form to start the process.
Social Security Disability Eligibility Requirements In New Jersey
To get Social Security disability, the Agency requires proof of medical impairment and its impact upon your work. You must show a physical or mental condition that prevents you from performing steady work.
You must demonstrate that your condition will last or is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. Your work history also matters. Social Security reviews past earnings and work credits. Each claim depends on medical proofs showing your functional limitations.
Common Reasons for Social Security Disability Claim Denials
Many claims fail due to process errors. Common reasons include:
- Medical records with missing information;
- Incomplete and inaccurate forms; and
- Medical care with treatment gaps.
These problems slow claims and trigger appeals. Early guidance about SSD may reduce avoidable delays.
Reasons Clients Choose Our Firm for Social Security Disability
Our firm represents workers. Attorney Robert Petruzzelli worked for the Social Security Administration. His experience provides critical knowledge about the disability process and how Social Security adjudicates claims. He also understands benefit offsets and workers’ compensation issues.
The firm includes other attorneys with litigation experience. Attorneys Alan Schwalbe and Timothy Mello hold workers’ compensation certifications. Attorney John Morelli is a board-certified civil attorney. This team helps manage claims that involve more than one type of benefit.
Attorneys Mark S. Jacobs, Alan L. Schwalbe and Robert A. Petruzzelli hold AV Preeminent* peer-review ratings through Martindale-Hubbell. The firm assists Spanish-speaking clients through translation services and bilingual staff. You work with a small team that stays responsive and organized.
Speak With Our Social Security Disability Team
If you plan to seek Social Security Disability benefits in Pennsauken Township, contact Jacobs, Schwalbe & Petruzzelli, P.C., to talk about your claim. You may have questions about who can apply, what records matter and how benefits may affect each other.
Our lawyers explain each step and tell you what details may matter in your case. Call us at 856-528-7991 to discuss your Social Security Disability claim.
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