Social Security Disability

Council Bluffs Social Security Law Attorneys

If you are unable to work for 12 months or more because of an injury or illness, you can apply for Social Security benefits. These benefits include Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplement Security Disability Income (SSDI). At the Law Offices of Gallner & Pattermann, P.C., we help people who are injured or ill to obtain their Social Security Disability benefits. In some situations, people who receive workers' compensation benefits are also eligible to receive SSD benefits.

Have you been denied your Social Security Disability benefits? Would you like to speak with an attorney to discuss the possibility of filing a workers' compensation claim and Social Security Disability benefits claim? Contact Gallner & Pattermann today to schedule your free consultation.

Helping You Through the Social Security Disability Process

The majority of Social Security Disability claims are initially denied. Our attorneys can help you apply for reconsideration of this first decision. Usually, you will need to submit more medical information regarding your illness or injury. This can lead to a second denial of your SSD benefits. After this second denial, we can request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The majority of claims are eventually approved through the ALJ hearing.

Medicare Set-Aside Trusts

If you will be receiving Medicare, a portion of the Social Security Disability benefits will be allocated to Medicare. Our attorneys can help you obtain structured settlement annuities in a manner which ensures Medicare interests are protected. Additionally, we advise clients on questions about Social Security offsets. For help with SSD issues, please contact a lawyer at Gallner & Pattermann today.