Chances of Winning a Disability (SSDI) Case in Upper Darby PA

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Not great news, your chances of winning a Disability (SSDI) case are a little below average if you live in Upper Darby PA! Those who file a claim for SSDI or SSI and stick with it through the hearing stage won their case approximately 74% of the time. The bad news is that it could take one to three years (or more in extreme cases) to get approved for benefits. Yikes!

Where to File for Social Security Disability (SSDI) in Upper Darby PA

Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) are the two forms of Disability Benefits that almost everyone can get if they become disabled. For more information on the SSA rules for disability click here. There are three ways to file for SSDI benefits in Upper Darby PA:

1. Online – go to SSA.gov and create an account if you don’t have one already. If you have one, log in and start the application.
2. In person – if you live in or near Upper Darby PA (zip codes 19018, 19023, 19026, 19050, 19079, 19082, 19083) go to:
   8645 WEST CHESTER PIKE
   UPPER DARBY PA 19082
3. By Phone – call 1-800-772-1213.

Chances of Winning at the First Two Stages in Pennsylvania

As mentioned above, Upper Darby PA is about the national average when it comes to filing for Social Security Disability. Why? Pennsylvania has about average allowance rates at the Initial and Reconsideration Stages, and because the case is almost always heard in the East Philadelphia Pennsylvania Hearing Office. The East Philadelphia Office of Hearing Operations (OHO) has judges with below average approval rates compared to the National average. But it usually takes two to three years to get to the hearing, unfortunately. Here is the breakdown of stages of a Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) application/appeal from a Philadelphia Social Security Attorney:

1. Initial Stage: this is the stage when you first file your application. In Pennsylvania, cases at the Initial Stage are being approved 38.2% of the time. The National average is 38.6%. If you get denied, you must file a Request for Reconsideration within 60 days to preserve your claim.
2. Reconsideration Stage: Pennsylvania Requests for Reconsideration are approved at a much lower rate, namely 15%. The National average is 15.2%. That means that approximately 52% of people that file for disability get denied at both of the first two stages and have to file a Request for Hearing in order to continue their claim. Note: those who give up after being denied have a 0% chance of being approved, you must appeal, SSA will not do it for you.

Chances of Winning at the Hearing Stage – Philadelphia Social Security Attorney

After the Reconsideration Stage, those who file a timely (60 days after receiving denial) Hearing Request will get a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). The chances of winning a Disability (SSDI) or SSI claim at the hearing level in Upper Darby PA (East Philadelphia Hearing Office) is a below average 51%! If you’d like to see the breakdown of case approval percentages by individual ALJ, click on Judge Ratings for Philadelphia PA. Out of all the claimants that got denied at the first two levels, some of them dropped their claims or didn’t request a hearing, but those who stuck with it won their case approximately 74% of the time in Upper Darby Pennsylvania. Most of these 74% have a SSDI Attorney serving Pennsylvania! If you need help with your application or appeal, contact us, a Philadelphia Social Security Attorney for a free case evaluation.

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