Attorneys specializing in Social Security disability law know how to navigate the ever-changing rules, regulations, and policies for two federal aid programs:
Because the Social Security Administration (SSA) administers both programs, the agency uses the same medical standards to evaluate all claims. However, the SSA’s internal definition of “disabled” is not at all what most people might think. In other words, it differs from the definition the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) uses to evaluate veterans’ claims. Finally, know that your doctor saying you’re disabled does not mean that the SSA will automatically grant you benefits.
That’s why you should always consult an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability law before you apply for benefits.
Attorneys who specialize in Social Security disability law provide the following services to all eligible claimants on contingency:
Finally, recent government reports show that claimants with legal representation are nearly 3x more likely to secure disability benefits. An attorney who specializes in Social Security disability law charges $0 up front to file your benefits application. If the SSA doesn’t award you benefits, you owe $0 for legal representation. But if you do win, you’ll only pay a small, one-time fee.