The Claims Process

Social Security Disability Attorneys Helping You Navigate the Maze

The Social Security disability claims process can be very confusing and complex. You do not have to navigate it alone. At Edgar Snyder & Associates, we are committed to making sure you understand every component of the claims process and what you can expect throughout your Social Security disability benefits case.

Contact us today for a free consultation about your Social Security disability case.

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In 2007, the average processing time for a Social Security disability claim was 500 days. The actual time it takes for your claim to be processed depends on a number of variables, including:

• The state in which you live
• The nature of your disability
• How quickly Social Security can obtain medical evidence from your doctor or other medical source
• Whether or not it is necessary to send you for a medical examination

Click on any of the topics below to gain a better understanding of the Social Security disability claims process:

• Diagnosis of a Medically Determinable Impairment
• Initial Application
• Hearing
• Appeals Council
• Federal Court Review

Our team of attorneys cares about you. We will work hard to get you the results you deserve. If you have been denied Social Security disability benefits, we can help. For more than 25 years, we have stood up for the rights of people in Pittsburgh, throughout western Pennsylvania, and in the surrounding states. Let us put our experience to work for you.