If you are wondering if you qualify for
Social Security Disability benefits (SSDI),
or if you have been denied benefits and are
in the process of appealing that denial, it
is important to understand the Social
Security Administration's process of
approval. Our office can help you organize
your information that will meet the Social
Security Administration’s requirements and
then present a accurate and compelling claim
for benefits. As your attorney, I am able to
provide guidance in your pursuit of
disability benefits. At your initial
consultation, we can answer all of your
questions and address any issues or concerns
you may have.
(http://www.ssa.gov)
You have a right to receive benefits, if you
have worked and paid into the Social
Security system, and you have physical or
mental condition that will prohibit you from
working for one year or more.
According to the Social Security
Administration, your attorney can:
• Getting information from your Social
Security file;
• Helping you get medical records or
information to support your claim;
• Coming with you, or for you, to any
interview, conference or hearing you have
with us;
• Requesting a reconsideration, hearing or
Appeals Council review; and
• Helping you and your witnesses prepare for
a hearing and questioning any witnesses; and
• I will receive a copy of the decision(s)
made on your claim(s).
Our office will speak with your treating
physicians, collect evidence, prepare you
for the hearing, and attend the hearing with
you to present your case before the Social
Security board. Our representation of you
can increase the chance of a successful
outcome.
Right now you may be wondering how much it
will cost to hire an attorney.
The Social Security Administration has
specific guidelines on the amount of
attorney’s fees that can be charged. These
fees are 25% of the amount of back benefits
you are owed by the Social Security
Administration, up to a maximum of $5,300;
the fee is usually deducted by the Social
Security Administration from your benefit
check. This maximum will be increased by the
Social Security Administration to $6,000 in
the near future. In addition, you are
responsible for medical record costs, if
any.
Once you meet with our office we will be
able to help you determine whether or not
you meet the SSDIs definition of disability
or whether or not you want to pursue an
appeal. The earlier an Attorney is able to
start working on your case, the better your
chances of winning.
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