The Social Security Disability Insurance program provides much-needed income for Americans who are hurt and unable to earn a living. Although the Social Security Administration set up SSD in order to help workers survive in the event of disability, countless injured workers are overlooked by the system due to a stringent and selective application and review process.
Legal Help During Application
Applying for SSD is no easy task. There are a number of steps involved with heavy paperwork, especially if you are initially denied like two-thirds of the applicants. In order to optimize your chances of getting approved, it is suggested that you hire an SSD attorney from the get go, before submitting your initial application.
An experienced legal professional has worked within the SSA system and knows the ins and outs of the process. Your lawyer can provide invaluable advice and direction as you move forward with your application, and divulge strategies for special applicants such as parents of disabled children.
You can learn important tips regarding what the review board looks for, in addition to avoiding elements that might hurt your case. Also, your attorney can work to get you the most money for your claim so you have ample funds to live on.
Legal Help for Appeals
If you’ve applied for Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income and received a denial notice, not to worry; there are four opportunities to appeal rejections: Reconsideration, Appeals Council Review, Appeal Hearing, and Federal District Court.
Hiring an attorney to assist you with the appeals process can simplify the steps and save you a lot of time. Your attorney will let you know what to expect when appealing and share insight into the best ways to proceed. He or she can check in with the progress of your appeals regularly and take steps to ensure timely response.
The biggest barrier to appeals is the fact that any of the stages can take several months or more to complete. The complexity of the appeals process can also be rather daunting if you’re going it alone. Let a legal expert guide you and give you a winning shot at getting the SSD benefits you deserve.
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Please explore our website and if you have questions or need further assistance, please e-mail the SSD Law Resource Center by completing the form to the right. We are here to help.