Social Security administration Disability
Being denied SSA disability and/or SSI/SSDI can make you feel like no one believes you. Quite simply, the SSA workers and the Administrative Law Judge assigned to decide your case will never be able to fully understand what you are going through. You need an advocate to translate your experiences in a way they can understand. I have participated in the decision of over 1,000 disability appeals cases with the SSA and I can help with your case.
Denied SSA disability? This is how I help.
When you received a denial you should thoroughly reviewing the denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA). This document outlines the specific reasons your claim was denied, which could cite reasons such as insufficient medical evidence, substantial gainful activity, the ability to perform past relevant work (past jobs), or the ability to perform other work in the national economy. In order to have a chance on appeal, you must understand what these things mean. I can help you determine why your claim was denied.
ensure accurate medical records
The SSA and their hired doctors are going to do a review of the "objective medical evidence". Objective medical evidence consists of diagnostic evidence, physical/mental examinations, and treatment records. It is vital that you make sure all the evidence in your records is there. For example, you may have had an X-ray which your records mentions, but the results may be unclear. You likely have to go to the third party at the hospital who actually retains the record, not just the hospital themselves.
understand your medical records
Just as important, you need to understand what your medical records show because this tells your attorney how to approach the hearing and how to interpret and attack medical opinions that hurt your case. Sometimes the doctors who gave opinions and decided your case in previous steps are now unsupported in their opinions. I can look at your evidence and figure out how to discredit those doctors so the ALJ can side with you.
prepare for a hearing
The Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) will have many questions for you at hearing. A skilled lawyer can help you anticipate and be prepared for these questions. This is your one shot to make a good impression. I have participated in over 1,000 disability cases that were in front of ALJs. I can help you be prepared for that big day.
attend the hearing
Hearings are full of stress and can be intimidating. The ALJ will likely ask you rapid questions and you may lose your train of thought. I can help you testify by asking you prepared questions that will help you tell your entire story.