Caldwell County is a beautiful place to live in the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains. Many people in the area work in manufacturing jobs or at food processors, and workplace injuries are common. It’s also possible for someone to develop a disability over many years at work. A Caldwell County Social Security Disability lawyer is an invaluable asset for helping you claim your Disability benefits.

The Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, offers client-focused legal counsel for injured workers seeking Social Security Disability benefits in Burke, Caldwell, and Catawba counties. Whether you developed a disability gradually over time from your years of work or suffered a permanently disabling injury in a traumatic accident, we can help you file your claim for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI).
While it’s preferable to hire a Social Security Disability lawyer before filing your claim, an attorney can also be a valuable asset if you have a claim denied. Our team can carefully review the details of your situation, verify that your condition qualifies as a disability according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), and help you navigate the claim-filing process and/or an appeal for a denied claim.
The SSA rejects about 67% of first-time applications for SSDI for various reasons. Some claims are denied because of paperwork errors and/or missing information. Others are contested because the SSA believes a condition does not qualify as a disability and/or does not prevent the claimant from performing a gainful activity.
To qualify for SSDI, your qualifying condition must prevent you from working for a period of at least 12 months. If you are able to work in a limited capacity, you cannot earn more than a specified amount; otherwise, you will be automatically disqualified. It is also possible to receive workers’ compensation benefits and other benefits and still qualify to receive SSDI in a limited capacity, but these interactions are complex.
Facing a rejection of your claim for disability benefits can be incredibly discouraging, but when you hire a Social Security Disability lawyer in Caldwell County, you have a better chance of securing the benefits you need to account for your condition. It’s important to remember that SSDI is not welfare; these are benefits paid from a system into which you have paid with your taxes during your working years.
The Law Office of Lyndon R. Helton, PLLC, has years of experience helping clients file their claims for SSDI, and we have also successfully assisted past clients with appeals and hearings before the SSA. Whatever your situation entails, trust our team to provide responsive and personalized legal counsel through every stage of your claim.
If you are filing your claim for the first time, it’s important to have legal counsel on your side so you can be as thorough as possible to minimize your risk of rejection. If you must appeal a denied claim, you have a limited time to do so. Contact us today to schedule a consultation with a Caldwell County Social Security Disability lawyer and learn how we can help with your case.