This information may help claimants with representation, as well as claimants who are not represented by an attorney or non attorney representative. Understanding how the Social Security Disability system works can make the difference between winning or not winning the continuing ssd or ssi disability benefits and backpay to which a person is entitled. |
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When a claimant for social security disability or ssi disability benefits obtains representation (through either a lawyer or non attorney), the social security administration is put on notice to direct all contact to the office of the claimant's representative. In principle, this is to protect the claimant. However, many representatives will allow a social security claims rep (the person at the social security office who takes the application for disability benefits) or a Disability Determinations Services Examiner (the person who actually gathers your records and makes a decision on your claim) to contact a claimant as needed. The simple truth is: if information is needed by ssa or any of its constituent parts, it should be provided as fully and as soon as possible to avoid delays on the processing of a disability case. Having said that, though, a disability claimant should always inform their attorney or non attorney representative when they receive SSA (social security administration), DDS (disability determination services), OHA (office of hearings and appeals), or AC (appeals council) correspondence. Doing so can avoid confusion, mistakes, and improper assumptions regarding the handling of a disability claim. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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