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by Ms. Alice Zieme III 9 min read

Why Hire A Lawyer? Your chances of getting benefits are better if your case is handled by a social security disability lawyer. The role of a Social Security disability lawyer is to make filing your disability claim as painless as possible while ensuring that you receive the full amount of benefits to which you are entitled.

Management of Evidence
Your attorney should make sure Social Security has the evidence it needs to award you benefits. He or she should provide comprehensive information about your doctors and/or hospitalizations so that the appropriate medical records can be obtained.

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What are the chances of getting approved for disability?

According to the Social Security Administration (SSA), the average acceptance rate of initial applications is 22 percent, and approximately 63 percent of SSDI applications are denied.

What conditions automatically qualify you for disability?

What Conditions Automatically Qualify You for Disability?Musculoskeletal disorders (e.g., bone, joint injuries, skeletal spine injuries)Special senses and speech (e.g., visual disorders, blindness)Respiratory disorders (e.g., chronic bronchitis, emphysema, asthma)More items...

What is the most approved disability?

Arthritis and other musculoskeletal disabilities are the most commonly approved conditions for disability benefits. If you are unable to walk due to arthritis, or unable to perform dexterous movements like typing or writing, you will qualify.Dec 16, 2021

What are the top 10 disabilities?

What Are the Top 10 Disabilities?Musculoskeletal System and Connective Tissue. This group made up 29.7% of all people receiving Social Security benefits. ... Mood Disorders. ... Nervous System and Sense Organs. ... Intellectual Disabilities. ... Circulatory System. ... Schizophrenic and Other Psychotic Disorders. ... Other Mental Disorders. ... Injuries.More items...

Your chances of getting benefits are better if your case is handled by a social security disability lawyer

The role of a Social Security disability lawyer is to make filing your disability claim as painless as possible while ensuring that you receive the full amount of benefits to which you are entitled.

Have You Been Denied Social Security Benefits?

It’s hard for the average person to deal with the mountain of paperwork that comes with filing a Social Security disability claim. The Social Security Administration is diligently working to prevent fraud in disability claims.

What does a disability lawyer do?

A disability lawyer will ensure ALL of your medical records are gathered and submitted to Social Security . Social Security will make a single attempt to get your records. If Social Security does not receive your records after a single attempt, they will make a decision on your case with an incomplete record.

Can I attend a disability hearing without a lawyer?

Do not attend a disability hearing without a knowledgeable lawyer. There will be at least one expert witness testifying at your hearing. If it is a vocational expert, you need a lawyer familiar with the Dictionary of Occupational Titles and its companion publication the Selected Characteristics of Occupations to cross examine the vocational expert.

What is disability test?

The disability test is complex and is applied differently depending on your age, work experience, the skills that you have learned and your physical and psychological restrictions and limitations. We wish the best to those people who think they can represent themselves in a Social Security Disability claim.

Who is Nancy Cavey?

Successfully obtaining Social Security Disability benefits takes skill, experience and talent. Nancy Cavey has been representing Social Security disability applicants for more than 35 years. She has received the highest rating for her legal skills by Martindale Hubbell, AVVO and from other attorneys.

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