Getting approved for Social Security Disability benefits without an attorney can be difficult due to the high chance of being denied. Statistically, 70% of all SSDI and SSI claims are denied after the initial application; most people who go through the process of applying for Social Security disability will be denied the first time, sometimes even if their case is strong. For this reason, having legal representation on a disability claim is important, and can make the difference between winning and losing the claim.

At TotalLawyers.com, attorneys from our network can help you get through a difficult and complicated process, from initial application through the final level of appeal. The appeals process is where most successful Social Security Disability Claims are won; getting a case at a hearing in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ) is where disability claimants have their best opportunity at winning disability benefits.

There Are Strict Time Limits on Appeals

If your disability claim has been denied, you need to appeal right away. You should learn about how the appeals process works and what you need to do to win the appeal, because you have little chances of winning disability benefits if you don't appeal the initial denial. A disability lawyer can get you ready for your hearing by helping you get the proper medical records and preparing you for the questions the judge may ask. For these reasons and more, you are more likely to win your disability case at the hearing level with the help of an experienced disability benefits attorney.

Important Eligibility Facts for Social Security Disability Benefits

There are two fundamental eligibility requirements for Social Security disability. First, you must be able to prove that you are disabled as defined by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Second, you must have either earned enough work credits to be considered "insured" under the Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) program or your income and assets must be low enough to qualify for the Supplemental Security Income (SSI) program. For most claimants, the hardest part of Social Security disability claim is proving that their medical condition is a disability according to the SSA.

At TotalLawyers.com, our focus is to help you obtain Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income benefits. Disability attorneys from our network can handle claims during the application process, through reconsideration (the first level of appeal in most states), to administrative law judge hearings and even to the Appeals Council (the last level of appeal before federal district court). Working with an attorney from our network, you will be able to learn everything you need to know about the approval system to better your chances of winning on appeal.

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