If I Hire a Social Security Lawyer, Am I Guaranteed to Win?
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Q: Is my application for disability insurance more likely to be approved if I have a social security lawyer?
A: Having a social security lawyer on your side does not assure that you will be awarded social security disability benefits. If you have a social security lawyer, you can be confident that your case will be properly and fairly reviewed. A fair number of applications for disability benefits are denied during the initial review process and when reconsidered. You should file an appeal, if your case is not approved. Hiring a social security lawyer to help your case through the appeal and hearing processes is advisable. An attorney will know how to navigate the process and assure that all the appropriate paperwork and deadlines are met prior to a hearing. If you are awarded benefits after the hearing process, your social security lawyer will walk you through applying for retroactive benefit payments and assure the correct onset date is established. You can certainly choose to represent your claim yourself. But many claimants are not willing to take a chance and prefer to have an advocate on their side through the hearing process.
Q: If you were absent from the scheduled hearing for a disability appeal, will you be denied benefits?
A: Being absent from a scheduled hearing is not recommended.If you were unable to attend the hearing for a good reason, it is likely that another hearing date can be scheduled. Legitimate reasons are those that were not expected and emergencies. For example, you had a medical issue, were ill, had a family emergency or were unable to physically get to the location of the hearing. Some people are not even aware that a hearing had been scheduled. Make sure that all representatives handling your case have your address and phone number during all reviewing processes. A social security lawyer would have assured that you knew about your scheduled hearing. A notice of hearing date is sent to your lawyer and you. If you knew about your scheduled hearing and missed it on purpose, your claim is in jeopardy of being dismissed. You will then have to reapply for disability, if that occurs. Consider seeking the counsel of a social security lawyer to assist you in securing a new date for your hearing and the process of the hearing itself.
Q: I am confused about the difference between social security disability insurance and supplemental security income.
A: Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income are two different programs. Individuals who have contributed to Social Security via their paychecks and, consequently, earned enough work credits are eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance. Supplemental Security Income is awarded to individuals who have limited income and financial resources. SSI is not based on work history.
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