Joseph B.
Silver,
Esquire

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Philadelphia Area Social Security Disability Attorney

Joseph Silver focuses his practice on Social Security Disability matters and has been with Silver & Silver since 2014. He represents claimants before the Social Security Administration throughout the greater Northeast region, as well as in Federal District Court in the Eastern District of Pennsylvania.

Mr. Silver serves as Chair of the Philadelphia Bar Association’s Disability Law Committee and is the Third Circuit Representative to the Board of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR), where he helps shape policy and supports advocacy on behalf of claimants and their representatives nationwide.

He has been recognized as a “Top Lawyer” by Main Line Today and as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers every year since 2018, an honor awarded to only a small percentage of attorneys in the field.

Mr. Silver earned his Juris Doctor and Master’s Degree in Media Studies from Duke University, and a Bachelor of Arts in Literature and Music from Amherst College. During law school, he worked with Duke’s Veterans Disability Law Project and the AIDS Legal Assistance Project, assisting disabled individuals with Social Security Disability and Veterans Disability claims. He was also active in the Duke Law Intellectual Property and Cyberlaw Society, concentrating on technology, intellectual property, and cyber surveillance law and policy.

Before joining Silver & Silver, Mr. Silver worked as a legal journalist for Ars Technica, covering issues of privacy, data security, and intellectual property. He also previously worked with the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) on digital civil liberties and technology policy initiatives.

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Social Security Disability Hearings: What Evidence Is Typically Reviewed

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How to Apply for Social Security Disability: What Documents to Prepare

Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can feel like a daunting process, especially when you're already dealing with a serious medical condition. If you're preparing to file a claim in or around Camden, NJ, one of the best things you can do is gather the right documentation before you begin. A well-documented application can make a meaningful difference in how your claim is evaluated. Start with Your Personal and Work History Information The SSA uses a five-step sequential evaluation process…

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Disability

Social Security Disability Denials: What Happens Next and What to Expect

Receiving a denial letter from the Social Security Administration can be discouraging, especially if you're living with a serious medical condition and are counting on that support. But a denial is not the end of the road. If you've been denied Social Security Disability benefits in or around Philadelphia, PA, it's important to understand that most initial applications are denied, and there is a formal appeals process available to you. Why Are So Many Initial Applications Denied? The SSA denies…

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What Medical Evidence Is Commonly Reviewed in a Social Security Disability Claim?

When you are living with a chronic illness or a severe injury, just getting through the day can feel like a full-time job. The added stress of worrying about your finances only makes things harder. If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, you probably know that the process is famous for being long and confusing.  The most important thing to understand is that the Social Security Administration does not just take your word for it when you say…

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