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When applying for benefits like Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you have the right to have an advocate or representative assist you. You can most effectively benefit from this representation by hiring an attorney as your disability advocate. Choosing a lawyer to help you through the Social Security disability benefits application process can provide several critical benefits.
Legal Knowledge Combined with Experience in Disability Advocacy
Choosing an attorney as your disability advocate when applying for Social Security benefits means you get an advocate who can combine experience with disability advocacy and technical legal knowledge. An attorney will have a thorough understanding of Social Security disability law and procedures, which allows them to advocate for you more effectively should legal issues or disputes arise during the application process. A lawyer can offer personalized advice and information to help you make informed decisions at every step.
Knowledge of Disability Claims Processes
Social Security disability attorneys tend to have more detailed knowledge of the benefits application process, including eligibility requirements for the different benefit programs and the documentation needed to establish an applicant’s eligibility. A lawyer can also help applicants gather the evidence or documents required for their claim and organize information to present a disability claim clearly and persuasively. Disability attorneys’ experience with the application process allows them to proactively address common issues and obstacles that can arise, such as requests for medical examinations.
Strong Negotiation Skills
Lawyers frequently have strong negotiation skills that can help you resolve disputes with the Social Security Administration (SSA) or other parties involved in the benefits application process. Having a strong negotiator on your side can help you pursue and obtain fair solutions to disputes or issues that may arise so you avoid the time and expense of protracted administrative proceedings or litigation. Furthermore, having a lawyer negotiate for your interests can improve your chances of a favorable resolution, as an attorney’s knowledge of the law allows them to vigorously advocate for all your rights and options under disability laws.
Efficient Case Management
Choosing your legal counsel to serve as your disability advocate during the benefits application process also ensures efficient management and processing of your benefits case. By hiring a single professional to manage all aspects of your case, you ensure coordination between disability advocacy and legal strategies and prevent delays or miscommunications that can occur when having multiple professional offices involved. Having your lawyer as your disability advocate can streamline the application process and reduce stress and anxiety.
Access to Legal Representation for Appeals
Finally, hiring a lawyer to serve as your disability advocate can further streamline the process of seeking disability benefits should the SSA deny your initial application. If the SSA denies your application, you have legal options for pursuing further consideration or review. An attorney can explain those options and represent you through the appeals process following an application denial. Disability attorneys will have extensive experience with the administrative appeals process in the SSA, as many applicants have their claims denied on initial review and must pursue administrative appeals.
Furthermore, if the appeals process in your case requires you to go to court, you will need a licensed attorney if you wish to have a representative advocate for you. Legal representation can increase the chances of overturning an unfavorable decision on your application.
Contact a Disability Advocate Lawyer Today
When you decide to apply for SSDI or SSI, seeking legal representation to guide you through the application process can give you a better chance at securing benefits. Contact Disability Advocates Group today for an initial consultation to discuss how our firm can support you during the application process and fight for the Social Security disability benefits you need.
