Applying for Social Security Disability Benefits can be overwhelming, exhausting, and riddled with confusing paperwork.

IL Team member George Ridenour, LMSW, specializes in helping people navigate the Social Security application system and fight for the benefits they are seeking.

As an advocate, George helps people fill out forms, make necessary phone calls, collect required records, and present their application in the most effective manner possible. With years of experience navigating the government system, George is knowledgeable on the process and can help you tackle your application with greater ease and understanding.

Alice Irizarry

Making a Difference

When Alice Irizarry was laid off from her job after nine years, and her short-term disability payments stopped, she worried about paying her bills given her back problems, rheumatoid arthritis, and major clinical depression.  “I was so desperate,” Alice, 57, recalls.

IL Team member George Ridenour worked closely with Alice and encouraged her to apply for Social Security Disability benefits.  Alice was concerned that because her disability is more hidden, she would not qualify.  Ridenour advised her on the type of paperwork she needed from her doctor for the application, and he wrote a letter for her to take with her to the Social Security office.

“In less than a month, I received a letter from Social Security indicating that I qualify for benefits.  Without [Ridenour] I couldn’t have done it,” Alice said.  Alice is now able to help her three children care for her seven grandchildren.  About George, she says, “I love that man.  He gave me so much hope.”