When it comes to applying for Social Security Disability Insurance, many people struggle with the complex, ambiguous and extensive process that requires you to not only fill out paperwork, but also find evidence, communicate with the SSA and potentially even argue your case in court. That’s why most people choose to enlist the services of a qualified disability attorney who will help you have the highest chance possible of winning your case.
However, if you’re unsure what a disability lawyer can do for you, there are some steps you can take to better understand how to utilize a disability law firm when it comes to getting through the application process, appeals, and beyond.
Start with the application process, which can get complicated if you’re not sure what form to fill out or how to submit it. Take advantage of your attorney’s expertise by asking them to fill out and submit the paperwork on your behalf, which cuts down on the time that you spend working on complicated documents and increases the chance you have to focus on your own recovery. Plus, attorneys have years and sometimes decades of experience in SSDI applications, so they are able to fill it out in a way that maximizes your chances of winning.
Then, throughout the process, you can and should ask your law firm to answer any questions that you may have. If you’re unclear about the SSDI application process, ask your attorney to clarify it for you. If you’re not sure about your own qualifications, your attorney will go through it step by step. Ultimately, you can and should look to your disability attorney and the law firm you have hired as your support system.
Then, if you have to go through the appeals process, your attorney will file your appeals for you and increase your chances of getting your claim approved whether it is a Request for Reconsideration or a hearing that takes place in front of a judge. And if you end up doing the latter, then your attorney will support you all the way and will represent you in court in order to help you get approved for benefits.
