What is the role of the attorney and how are they paid?
At the point of the appeal, it is extremely beneficial for a person applying for benefits to obtain the services of an attorney experienced in handling Social Security Disability Matters. The attorney will advocate on behalf of the client and is barred from receiving payment from an applicant until benefits are actually granted. The Social Security System will actually pay the attorney to represent the applicant out of benefits the applicant receives that have accrued as of the award letter. This amount is capped at 25% of the amount of accrued benefits received at the time of the award up to $5,300.00.
