Disability lawyers know more about the law than SSA employees and give you correct information. Many people believe that because they have paid into SSA, their claim should easily be approved when they apply for disability benefits. Many people believe it's just a matter of filling out the forms and going through the process. But this isn't true. Usually they will not.
Claimants hurt their case by overstating what they can do.
For example, if you answer one way on the form and testify at a hearing to something else, the judge may use the answer on the form to undermine your credibility and support a denial of your claim. Their opinions will only be given weight by the judge if you have received continuous and consistent medical treatment. It is critical you receive continuous and consistent medical treatment and care so you can provide SSA and a judge with current and complete medical records which support your doctors' opinions. It's true that SSA needs a diagnosis. But SSA also needs medical proof that your diagnosis causes limitations that are so significant and severe that they preclude your ability to work full time on a sustained basis.