What do Social Security Disability Advocates and Attorneys do?
If you can no longer work due to a disability, you may be entitled to receive Social Security Disability benefits. Social Security Disability Attorneys and Advocates can help you win your case. What exactly will my disability advocate or attorney do? Applying for disability income can be a frustrating process. Because approximately 63 percent of all Disability Insurance Benefits applications are initially denied, you may have to go through a lengthy appeal. Disability advocates and attorneys can help you with your application by: • Keeping up-to-date with the status of your case • Resolving problems with your application and/or appeal • Filing the necessary paperwork If your first appeal for reconsideration is denied, you will need to be heard by an administrative law judge or an appeals council. In these instances disability advocates or attorneys will help build a winning case by: • Requesting your medical records; • Gathering supporting evidence, such as employment history and docto
