Attorney For Social Security Disability



Do you need an attorney for Social Security Disability?  If you’re wondering if you qualify, you’ve probably been researching social security disability benefits on your own. You’ve probably already checked out the official website. You’ve done all the necessary reading on qualifying conditions, compassionate allowances, and quick disability determinations. You also know that the SSA—Social Security Administration—doesn’t demand that you hire a disability lawyer. 

Let’s say you know all this and feel pretty good about your chances. You feel that you’re adequately prepared to represent yourself.

We’re not saying it’s impossible, but have you considered everything that’s going to take place in such a case?

Disability Claim Denied - Filing Deadlines

Let’s say you already applied for social security disability benefits and were welcomed with a denial—which happens quite a lot. By the by, did you know that the SSA might even be looking at your social media—Facebook specifically—to learn about what you’re posting? Maybe that’s why your application was denied. You never know.  

Yes, there are deadlines for the request. This is especially important if you’ve requested a hearing or are considering applying for reconsideration. The SSA will grant you no more than 60 days, beginning from the day you were handed the denial. Miss this deadline, and unless you have a good enough reason (they call it showing “good cause”), you’ll have to repeat the entire process from ground up.

60 days is two months—just to put things in perspective.

Social Security Requirements - Medical Records

It’s about proving a disability after all, so your medical records are required, in detail and in full. And this doesn’t just mean your current records. It includes:

- X-rays, scans, MRIs
- Lab test reports
- School records
- Discharge summaries
- Biopsy results
- Records of emergency room visits
- Reports of surgeries
- List of medication complete with dosage details, side effects, and confirmation of your doctor
- Therapy records, especially if you’ve had physical therapy
- IQ test results

We suggest you organize the most comprehensive  list possible, with all your information and details of your doctors, etc. We can’t emphasize how important it is to flood the SSA with information—because that can increase your chances of getting your benefits.

Supportive Opinions

And if you think the extensive medical records are all good to go, you’re missing out on the most important person in this process: your doctor. Their supportive opinion is basically a mandatory requirement, although it isn’t mentioned. Having a considerate doctor and handing them fill out the required forms is considered the follow-up. These forms include physical and mental RFC forms which your doctor will have to complete.

Disability Requirements - Winning the Claim

Now, of course, if you’re very, very lucky, you might win the claim on your own. Or if you have something like pancreatic cancer and have all the requirements lined up, you might be good to go. But usually, that isn’t the case. You need to prove to the SSA that you absolutely can’t work— and the evidence must be overwhelming. 

One of the first things to do, of course, is to look at the list of qualifying conditions. Most people do—and yet they are still denied benefits.
Why?

It’s a Complex Legal Battle

Contrary to popular opinion, the social security system isn’t an easy system to navigate. Also, bear in mind that there are reports of the SSA being low on funds, which means that they’ll try their best to minimize the applications that they’re approving. Finally,  Their system is so large and convulated it’s very easy to receive a denial if you do not have the proper medical documentation.

 It is an extremely difficult process for a layperson to navigate. Not working with a disability attorney might sound like an appealing idea, but it’s only going to cost you precious time and energy.

Hire one, and they’ll know how to lock horns with the SSA. They know that there are other ways to win a claim—such as grids or combinations. They have enough experience to not miss anything on the application. They’ll also facilitate your appeal.

Sound Great?

It is! If you’re looking for one in Little Rock/North Little Rock, Arkansas, reach out to disability attorney Lisa Douglas online or give her a call at501-798-0004 .  

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