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Understanding Social Security Disability Benefits

Explaining Social Security Disability Benefits to Individuals

From our offices in Pittsburgh, the Law Offices of Karl E. Osterhout, LLC, assists disabled individuals throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio with filing or appealing a Social Security Disability claim.

For a free consultation to discuss your SSD or SSI claim with an experienced Pittsburgh Social Security Disability attorney, call the Law Offices of Karl E. Osterhout, LLC, toll free at 1-866-759-7649.

Why Choose Us?

There are many Social Security disability law firms out there, and they tend to fall into two categories: the large SSD practice that relies on secretaries and paralegals to handle your claim, or the small general practice firm that does some Social Security mixed in with other types of legal work, and does not specialize in disability claims.

We offer the best of both worlds. We have over 25 years combined experience in Social Security law, it's the only type of law we practice, and we offer an ironclad commitment to provide you with frequent and meaningful contact with your Social Security attorney. More …

Am I Disabled?

People who have been denied Social Security disability benefits are often bewildered. They have grown used to being told by friends and loved ones (and sometimes even their doctors or lawyers) that they "look too good" to be awarded Social Security disability.

Yet, people who suffer with fibromyalgia, low back pain, chronic fatigue syndrome, bipolar disorder, depression, anxiety, or other chronic medical problems know that their disability is real. More...

Can I Work and Still be Eligible for Social Security Benefits?

Most people are surprised to know that it is possible to work part time or occasionally, and still receive Social Security disability benefits. More...

When Should I File for SSD Benefits?

One question we are often asked is: "When should I apply for benefits?" The answer is simple: Apply for Social Security Disability as soon as you believe you can no longer work, or think that you may be unable to work for a continuous 12-month period. More …

What if I Have Already Been Denied Benefits By the Social Security Judge? Is it Too Late? We think that a good way to decide who would be the best Social Security attorney for you is to look at his or her track record of appealing unfavorable judge decisions. The fact is that, despite everyone’s best effort, some claims are denied by the judge. We appeal at least 90% of these unfavorable decisions because when we present a case to the judge it’s because we believe in the client and are committed for the long haul. More...

To schedule a free confidential consultation to discuss your Social Security Disability claim with an experienced attorney who is devoted to your cause and practices only in the area of Social Security Disability law, please call us at 412-371-7217 (locally in the Pittsburgh area) or toll free at 1-866-759-7649 (outside the Pittsburgh calling area). If you prefer, you can fill out our intake form, and an experienced lawyer will contact you to schedule an appointment.

Helping more than 20,000 clients obtain their SSD benefits…