For those who are no longer capable of earning a living due to a physical or mental disability, getting Social Security benefits can be the difference between supporting yourself and your family and throwing yourself on the mercy of relatives or friends. SSDI, Social Security Disability Insurance, provides monetary support to thousands of disabled individuals in the US.
Complicated application process:
Although financial help is available from the SSA, the actual application process is difficult; especially for someone with a great deal more on their mind. It is always a good idea to talk to a Social Security law firm in Tennessee to assist you with the application.
Although you have discussed your particular situation with an attorney don’t be overly disappointed if you find your application gets rejected. With or without legal advice almost three quarters of all applications are denied. It is at this stage that hiring a seasoned Social Security lawyer can pay dividends; he or she can help you win your case at appeal.
The appeals process:
If it becomes necessary to appeal your lawyer will be extremely important. The process consists of numerous stages including:
* Request for reconsideration
* Hearing, and
* The Appeals Council
As nothing tangible will have changed, rarely does a request for reconsideration result in approval. The majority of denials that are overturned are those that reach the hearing stage. The hearing takes place in front of an Administrative Law Judge; it is during this hearing that you can present yourself and the evidence that is required to support your application.
Having professional assistance from a Social Security law firm in Tennessee can be of significant help. Your lawyer may opt to bring witnesses into the hearing and the lawyer will have helped you prepare to answer questions asked by the judge or any of the experts brought in by the Administration. To prepare for the hearing your lawyer will have provided up to date information on your disability along with current medical opinions.
If you have been denied Social Security disability benefits you will need the professional assistance of a Social Security law firm in Tennessee. You are invited to contact the Law Offices of Miller & Drozdowski, P.C. for a free consultation. Follow us on google+.
