Benefit Representatives of America, Inc.

Benefit Representatives of America, Inc. is a Social Security disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) representation agency located on West Ridge Road in Rochester, NY. Founded in 2006 by Peter Siracuse and David Penrose, the firm focuses exclusively on helping individuals who can no longer work due to a disability secure benefits through the Social Security Administration. Both founders are former SSA employees whose combined insider experience at the agency totals roughly 25 years, with over 55 years of collective professional experience working with SSD and SSI cases.

The firm guides claimants through every stage of the Social Security disability process, from the initial application to appeals and hearings. Specific services include:

• Completing and filing application paperwork on the claimant's behalf
• Handling all phone calls and correspondence with the SSA
• Visiting Social Security offices and attending hearings in person
• Communicating with administrative law judges during the appeals process
• Researching how a claimant's specific medical condition may qualify for benefits
• Coordinating with medical providers to gather supporting documentation

Siracuse and Penrose are certified non-attorney representatives, a designation that requires passing a formal examination with a minimum score of 80 percent along with a thorough credential evaluation. The firm operates on a contingency basis — clients pay no fees unless their case is approved. A free initial evaluation is available for prospective claimants. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Benefit Representatives of America is built around the specialized background of its founders as former SSA claims representatives. That firsthand experience with the internal workings of the Social Security Administration — including its application procedures, documentation standards, and adjudication process — forms the core of the firm's approach. The agency serves claimants in both the Rochester and Syracuse areas of New York.

The office is situated at 1577 West Ridge Road in the 14615 zip code, along a busy commercial stretch near the Greece border on Rochester's northwest side. The Mall at Greece Ridge is a short drive west along the same road, making the office easy to locate for visitors coming from the surrounding suburbs. The area is accessible from I-390 and is within a few minutes of downtown Rochester and the Greater Rochester International Airport.