Applying for Social Security Disability benefits is a complex process. Nearly 90 percent of applicants end up seeking assistance from an experienced Social Security Disability attorney during the process. Having a Social Security attorney help you with your application ensures that you provide the appropriate information and increase your chances of approval. An attorney can also help by remaining in communication with representatives from the state agency to promptly address any issues that come up during their consideration of your application.
If your application is denied, an attorney can assist you in filing an appeal and represent you during that process. You must request an appeal in writing within 60 days of the agency’s decision. After that, the application may pass through these levels of appeal, all of which your lawyer can help you through:
Reconsideration by the agency
A hearing with an administrative law judge
A hearing before the appeals council
Filing a claim in federal court
If your application is approved, your attorney will evaluate the Social Security Administration calculations to ensure that all information provided was used and that no errors were made. Your attorney can also answer any questions you have about your disability benefits.