Harrisburg, Pennsylvania Social Security Disability and Veterans Assistance Attorneys

Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown P.C.. provides over 22 years experience in the Social Security disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims and has represented more clients in this practice area than any other firm in central Pennsylvania. We also assist veterans who need assistance with rating disabilities such as post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) relating to their military service.

To date, we have represented thousands of clients in SSD, SSI and VA disability claims, many referred by other attorneys who recognize his experience in this practice area.

If you have turned down for a disability claim or would like to shorten the approval process, contact Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown P.C. for a free initial consultation.

The Social Security Disability Qualification Process

Social Security looks not only at the job you did, but at the possible jobs you might do. If you become disabled, you should file for benefits as soon as possible by visiting any Social Security office.

The process for filing a claim is long, and often takes a year or more. However, the date of the application is critical so it is best to file promptly. Many people tend to wait and see if they recover, and as a result, file a claim later then they should.

How much you receive is determined by your individual work history. To be insured for Social Security disability benefits, you must have worked a certain amount of time. This is determined by the Social Security Office.

What If My Social Security Disability Claim Is Denied?

It is common to have your claim denied and for it to become necessary to file an appeal. The important thing is not to give up. After all, your future income is at stake.

Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown P.C. routinely assists clients in Social Security disability cases. We offer legal advice that can help shorten the sometimes lengthy review process and work with you to ensure that the proper evidence has been submitted along with your claim.

If your initial claim has been denied, don't be discouraged.  As your legal representative, we will file the necessary forms to protect your review rights.

The steps of the review process are:

• Initial Determination
• Reconsideration
• Hearing
• Appeals Council Review
• Federal Court

Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown P.C. can represent you through the appeals process.

Have You Been Turned Down for a Veterans Assistance Disability Claim?

Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown P.C. represents veterans whose claims for disability benefits by been turned down by the Veteran’s Administration. We often assist clients who have illness and injury claims that are difficult to rate, such as post traumatic stress disorder (PTSD). We represent veterans at hearings and appeals in Pennsylvania with the Board of Veteran’s Appeals and Court of Veteran’s appeals. We also represent veterans in appeals with the Board of Veteran’s appeals in Washington, D.C.

Who is Eligible for Supplemental Security Income?

Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a disability program for people who have little or no income and have not worked long enough to be eligible for Social Security disability. Serratelli, Schiffman & Brown P.C. assists legal advice to SSI applicants that can help shorten the sometimes lengthy review process. We also work with you to ensure that the proper evidence has been submitted along with your claim and represent you in any appeals if your claim is denied.

Fees

Fees for Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income and Veterans Assistance cases are usually handled on a contingent fee basis.

In other words, unless we are successful on your case, there are no attorney fees. There is no fee to answer your questions.

Our Experience

As the lead partner on Social Security disability cases, Michael Brown offers a solid understanding of the Social Security system, and previously served as an attorney for the Social Security Disability Office of Hearings and Appeals.

Lead partner on Social Security disability cases, Michael Brown, is a contributing author of Social Security manuals for Dickinson School of Law and the Pennsylvania Bar Institute. Mr. Brown frequently instructs attorneys throughout Pennsylvania on the complexities of this law area. He is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives and is a frequent lecturer on Social Security matters on behalf of the Pennsylvania Bar Institute and other professional groups.