Top Reasons You Need Social Security Disability Attorneys For Successful Claims

If you want to get approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), you first need to show that you are disabled, and then prove that your disability fits the federal government’s standards.

Some people say that the SSDI program tries to find reasons to deny claims as much as it can. Therefore, if you attempt to complete the voluminous amount of paperwork and comply with the complicated legal requirements associated with SSDI on your own, you will likely run into obstacles. Working with a company like Tyler and Maderer PLLC can help you avoid being denied SSDI benefits and allow you to finally receive the funds necessary to pay your expenses.

Many people think they only need an attorney if their case goes to trial. This is a very incorrect assumption. The work starts long before you ever see a judge. Here is why you should have someone in your corner from day one.

1. Translating Medical Records into “SSA Speak.”

Your doctor might know you can’t work, but their notes probably aren’t written for a Social Security examiner. You can’t count on the SSA being sympathetic to your situation or your level of feeling. What they are interested in is your “functional capacity,” or rather, how many pounds you can lift, the length of time you can sit (typically in a chair), and how your medical conditions affect your ability to stay on task (or at least focus on what you are doing). Attorneys know how to collaborate with your medical professionals to obtain the type of specific, objective information that will be of interest to the SSA.

2. Avoiding Fatal Paperwork Errors

The Social Security application is packed with traps. If you inadvertently check the incorrect box or inaccurately represent your onset date, the claim could be automatically denied. Once you make these types of mistakes, they can no longer be resolved. Having someone experienced review your application before you click “submit” prevents these “red flags” from keeping your application from getting a fair chance.

3. Handling the Hearing Process

If your initial application is denied (which happens to the vast majority of people), you move to the hearing stage. This is where a disability attorney becomes essential. You will have the chance to present your case to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) who has reviewed many similar claims and will evaluate your credibility and employment record by asking questions that can affect the outcome of your claim.

When you rely on the experience of Tyler and Maderer PLLC, you get a team that knows how to prepare you for these questions so you don’t accidentally say something that hurts your claim.

4. Saving Your Time and Sanity

The disability system is slow. It is frustrating. It is built to make you want to give up. When you have representation, the firm acts as the buffer between you and the SSA. They take care of the status updates, the notifications, and the deadlines. This keeps you from wasting your precious energy fighting against government offices. Instead, you can concentrate on your health and your family.

The Bottom Line

You shouldn’t have to become a legal expert just to get the insurance benefits you’ve paid into your whole working life. An attorney doesn’t just fill out forms; they build a case. They take the burden off your shoulders so you can focus on getting better.