Social Security in Dauphin County

At Katherine L. Niven & Associates, our lawyers assist clients with receiving Social Security—Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI)—which are two different benefits overseen by the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Social Security law

The Social Security Act created social welfare and social insurance programs. The government bases the Social Security program on payroll taxes and the best-known benefits are those received by senior citizens when they retire, in the form of monthly retirement benefits. However, if you become disabled and are unable to work, you are also entitled to receive benefits called Social Security Disability. You qualify for SSD by having worked and paid money into the Social Security program and by meeting the SSA definition of disabled.

Social Security Income

Supplemental Security Income is reserved for disabled individuals in a low-income category.  The Social Security System does not pay it; rather, general tax revenues fund the program.  Examples of people with low income that SSI helps include the aged, blind, and disabled. SSI provides money for basic needs such as food, shelter, and clothing.

How a lawyer can help you with Social Security benefits

One of the main reasons for denial of SSD or SSI claims is due to lack of detailed medical information about the condition. The judge must be able to determine whether your impairment is severe or non-severe and what your limitations are. A claim mainly involves purely physical or mental limitations, or a combination of both.

We help you obtain your medical records and apply for SSD or SSI, or to file an appeal if denied. We have a high success rate of 85 percent and routinely represent clients in hearings before the Social Security Administrative Law judge.

If you are unable to work because of a disability, you may wonder how you can afford to pay for legal help. Lawyers receive a legally regulated percentage of the SSD and SSI back benefits awarded to you. We are only paid if we win and always pay the cost of getting medial records. We also offer a free consultation to discuss your case so you never have to worry about how to pay our fees.

Discuss receiving Social Security benefits in Dauphin County

Call 717-686-9943 today for a free consultation or contact Katherine L. Niven & Associates online.

We serve clients in Harrisburg, Hershey, and Middletown, PA as well as throughout central PA.

Most importantly we understand disability; Katherine is a former Workers' Compensation judge.