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Here' a question that was recently asked: "I have a Social Security disability hearing coming up at the end of the month, I don't have an attorney yet and I really can't afford one. I was wondering if you had any suggestions?" Yes, first of all, if you have a disability hearing (for social security disability or SSI disability benefits) coming up at the end of the month, you really should have looked into getting an attorney sooner. And the reason is this. Your attorney will need time to get a copy of your social security file and review it. Your representative will also need to gather your most recent medical records, including supporting statements from your personal physicians, and then submit them to the administrative law judge who will handle your case at the hearing office. Given all this, if you get an attorney now (and this is certainly a good idea if you have to go to a disability hearing), your attorney will probably not have time to accomplish all this by the time of the hearing. But don't panic. Your attorney, if you get one, can request a postponement for the purpose of properly preparing your case for presentation at the hearing. Now, regarding the cost, this is not something you should have to worry about. A disability attorney is not paid upfront. Instead, the attorney will be paid one fourth of whatever backpay the social security administration determines that it owes you. This is assuming that your case is won. But, if you don't win, there is no fee for representation. And this, of course, gives your attorney all the incentive necessary to win your claim--because he or she will not receive a fee unless your claim is won. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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If you suffer from a medical disability such as hip, neck, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetetive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, congestive or chronic heart failure, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, high blood pressure (hypertension), seizure disorder, stroke, copd, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, vision loss, clinical obesity, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, arrhythmia and have initiated or been denied on a social security disability, or ssi, claim for benefits, this site may assist you with your case. Social Security Disability benefits are often difficult to win; however many claims for social security disability are lost simply because a claimant did not know enough about the disability process to their social security or ssi claim. For information re: representation on a social security disability or ssi claim (attorney or non attorney representative), see the "qurstions" & "how" pages. |
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