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Jason, thanks for being here.
Do I need a Lawyer – SS Disability Benefits
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As a result of an injury a few years ago, I had to undergo a surgery.
Do I need a lawyer?”
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Thanks for the question.
Jason, let’s start with the question “Do I need a lawyer?” What do you think?
Gary: Well let’s talk about the process. I know the social security administration has a 5 step process they follow to determine if a person is disabled and eligible for disability benefits.
Step #1:
Are you working?
Is your condition severe according to the Social Security Administration Guidelines?
Gary: Step #3:
Jason: Sure. The social security administration has 2 lists of conditions that it considers disability. One list is for kids, the other is for adults.
The list is broken down into 14 categories by body system.
These include musculoskeletal, your senses – including speech, respiratory, and cardiovascular.
If the applicant’s condition is not listed, then the department will determine whether or not the condition is equal to one of those disabling conditions on their list.
Gary: Step # 4:
Gary: Step #5:
Jason: The claims examiner will look at your application. They review your medical condition, your age, what job skills you may have, and your educational background. Then they look to see if they believe you are capable of doing other types of work in the economy. If so, they will deny your claim.
Gary: Assume someone gets through this 5 step process. what are the chances the person will be approved for social security disability on their initial application?
Jason: Very poor. Between 1999 and 2009, on average only 28% of social security disability claims were approved on the initial application.
Jason: Then you start the appeals process. There are various time deadlines that apply to these appeals. If you don’t file the appeal within the deadline, you have to start the process all over again.
Gary: Jason, thank you. Folks, if you or a family member is in the process of applying for social security disability benefits, I highly recommend you speak with an attorney as soon as possible regarding the application process.
You have absolutely nothing to lose by calling a lawyer, but think of all you can lose if you don’t!
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