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When you apply for Social Security, you may not be sure if they are going to approve your application. Perhaps if you get your application in early and make sure everything is filled out properly they will accept you. However, there are no guarantees. When you are concerned that Social Security will not accept your application, speak with a social security lawyer. We have had many clients who are very stressed out because they are worried they will get denied, but you have a statistically higher chance of getting approved when you have an attorney on your side. For more information on how one of our team members can help you, please contact us today.  

Why apply for Social Security?

When you are injured or made ill at any point, you may want to apply for Social Security. Depending on how long you have worked and whether you have a medical condition that does not allow you to work any longer, you may be eligible for Social Security. Other reasons you might be eligible are:

• You are too young to fully retire
• You have met the Social Security Administration’s definition of “disabled”
• Your disability is not short-term

How can a Social Security attorney help me?

When you are no longer able to work, it is still important that you pay your bills and take care of your family. A Social Security attorney can give you the peace of mind that your case is in the right hands. Applying for Social Security is important to ensure you have the same quality of life, so you want to make sure you have the best chance possible at being accepted. A Social Security attorney can help you with the initial application and even represent you in your hearing. It is important to have the correct “onset” date of your disability, an accurate list of the symptoms of your disability, and why it means the SSA’s definition.

What if my case is denied?

Social Security cases do get denied, but that does not have to be the end of the road for your case. Instead, when you have one of our trusted Social Security lawyers on your side, we can craft an appeal to show why you should not have been denied in the first place. Your attorney can speak with your doctor to gather the medical evidence necessary to show that your disability hinders your ability to work and provide for you and your family. 

Is it too early to contact an attorney?

If you are looking into filing for disability, you should speak with an attorney as soon as possible. It is important that your attorney gets the facts of the case and knows where to begin gathering evidence. It is also possible that an earlier timeline can help your attorney move your case up to be approved for benefits without a hearing, depending on the circumstances surrounding your case. 

For more information on how a social security attorney can help you, reach out to a social security disability attorney in Roanoke, VA.

Thanks to The Law Office of Mark T. Hurt for their insight into Social Security disability law.