The best advice for those filing a Social Security disability
claim is to file the initial application without a lawyer. Most initial
applications are denied. Your then have only 60 days to file your first appeal,
the Request for Reconsideration. If you are approved, you will receive benefits
dating back to the onset date of your injury. If this appeal is denied, you
then can hire an attorney to appeal the claim and represent you at the hearing
before an Administrative Law Judge.
Our fee is only 25% of any back benefits you receive. If your benefits are not
approved, you do not owe an attorney fee.
It is our experience that Social Security disability law is strictly codified,
but not so strictly construed. In order to qualify for benefits, your doctor
must be willing to put in writing that your condition prevents you from doing
any gainful work. This means that not only can you not perform the type of work
that you have done in the past, but that you are not able to perform ANY type of
work that would net you at least $500.00 per month. Additionally, your period of
disability must last at least twelve full months.
Call us as soon as your Request for Reconsideration has been denied, so we can
file your appeal in a timely manner.
