Individuals who have been injured at work in Pennsylvania, West Virginia or Ohio are typically eligible to receive workers' compensation benefits through their state's workers' compensation insurance system. Upon approval of the state's workers' compensation award, the injured worker will also apply for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) through the federal program, as well. In Pennsylvania and West Virginia, the Social Security payments will often be reduced if a person is also receiving workers' compensation. In Ohio, the workers' compensation benefit will be reduced if a person receives Social Security payments.
Under rules of the federal SSDI, applicants must show that they have been unable to work for a minimum of 12 months prior to receiving benefits. This does not mean you must wait one year before applying. As soon as you believe that you will be unable to return to work for an extended amount of time, it is important to apply. If you return to work, you may qualify for SSDI benefits for the months you were off the job.
SSDI requires that applicants appear to be unable to return to work for 12 months to meet their disability requirements. You do not have to wait a year to apply. Let us help you get your claim into the system as soon as possible after your workplace injury.
If you are a resident of Pennsylvania, West Virginia or Ohio and are receiving workers' compensation benefits through your state's workers' comp system, talk to a member of our team at Berger & Green about the SSDI offset. We are your complete, full-service Social Security disability law firm. We have evaluated more than 50,000 SSDI claims and have helped thousands of people — just like you — receive the full amount of benefits they need and deserve.
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From our main office in Pittsburgh, our attorneys provide SSDI and SSI services for clients throughout Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Ohio. Contact us to arrange a free consultation with an experienced Social Security lawyer today.
