Should You Have a Social Security Attorney for the Hearing Process?
View PDF | Print View
by: albert.tobega
Total views: 52
Word Count: 521
Q: Do you have to have a social security attorney to file for disability?
A: It is not required that you have representation when applying for disability with social security. A fair number of claimants apply on their own and make it through the initial review process without trouble. You may wish to have a social security attorney, however, if you are concerned about getting paperwork in on time or do not understand the process or requirements for making a claim. A fair number of claims are not approved after they go through the first review. By making sure you submit all the required information and forms within deadlines and correctly, your case has the best chance of being reviewed fairly. Again, many applicants that do not have a lawyer submit everything on time and without difficulty for the initial review process. Of those claimants who are denied after the first review, many choose to hire a social security attorney for reconsideration and further steps. If you plan to go through the hearing process after your claim has been reconsidered and was not approved, it is wise to have a lawyer. Almost all cases going through the hearing process have legal representation. A hearing is your last chance to have your case considered. The expertise of a social security attorney will be essential to making sure your case goes through the hearing phase properly. The majority of claimants who are awarded disability benefits during a hearing process have been represented by a lawyer.
Q: Is it better to submit a new application after your disability claim was not approved, or to appeal?
A: Assuming you submitted your application correctly, it is not advisable to start back at step one again. The majority of applications for social security disability are denied after the initial review process. Your next step is to file for reconsideration. You must apply for reconsideration within 2 months of notification of denial. If you do not submit the paperwork within that timeframe, you give up your right to appeal and have to submit a brand new application at step one. Most likely, since your claim was not approved after the initial review the first time, it will not be approved the second time. Once again, you will need to have your claim reconsidered and submit that appeal within the deadline. If you are denied after your case was reconsidered, you will have to move on to the hearing process. By submitting another initial claim, you would have added significant time to your disability claim process. If you have any questions or concerns about meeting deadlines or recommended next steps after your claim was denied, you may wish to contact a social security attorney.
Q: Can you submit an application for social security disability online?
A: Submitting your application for disability insurance can be done via the web. Social Security has a section on its web site to help walk you through applying online (www.socialsecurity.gov.)
About the Author
More information related to social security attorney, click on HillAndPonton.com.
Rating: Not yet rated