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Social Security Disability Attorneys

Social Security Disability Attorneys

One of the most harmful myths in the Social Security disability application process is that an attorney is too expensive. This means families miss out on help that they need. Many families fail to hire an attorney during their Social Security disability journey because they think they cannot afford an attorney. EVERYONE can afford a Social Security disability attorney.

How Do Social Security Attorneys get paid?

Social Security Disability attorneys do not charge an upfront fee; they only get paid if they win your case. Additionally, Social Security pays the attorney fees directly from your backpay. This means you do not pay the attorney directly. You do not personally write the check.

The amount the attorney can get paid is regulated by federal law. An SSDI attorney can get 25% or up to $9,200 of the backpay in your case, whichever is less. Attorneys may charge a small fee for copying and obtaining medical records, but that usually ranges from $100-$200. Importantly, any attorney who represents you can make a claim for payment from Social Security. You do not want to pay multiple attorneys because you did not like your attorney. Interview multiple attorneys and find the one who is right for you.

How does an SSDI attorney help?

An SSDI attorney can be a wonderful advocate through this process because they help navigate the ENTIRE disability process, which is indispensable. The SSDI process is more than just completing an application and knowing what words to say. An SSDI attorney understands the Social Security 5-Step Evaluation process, who to contact to confirm receipt of important medical records, when to be pushy, and how to communicate effectively with the Social Security Administration.

Hiring an attorney does not guarantee an approval in your Social Security disability claim. Nothing guarantees an approval, but an attorney can give you the best chance possible. If you get to the hearing stage of the Social Security disability process and are preparing to appear before a judge then you should hire an attorney. Attorneys understand this complex legal process, including: 

  • Administrative hearing policy and procedures; 
  • What a vocational expert is and how to cross-exam the vocational expert; 
  • The rules for submitting and reviewing evidence.  

Hiring an attorney at the hearing stage of the process can improve your odds of getting approved by 20%. No one with Huntington’s Disease, or any other disabling condition, should go to their Social Security disability hearing without a lawyer.  

Finding An Attorney

If you need to hire a Social Security disability attorney, a good place to start is the National Organization of Social Security Claimant’s Representatives and their lawyer referral program. CLICK HERE FOR MORE INFORMATION. 

Additionally, both of these attorneys have lots of experience working with HD families:

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