If you are injured or develop an illness or condition which prevents you from working, you may be eligible to receive Social Security Disability Benefits. You can receive payments as long as you will be unable to work for at least one year. You will need to apply to the Department of Social Security and wait for them to approve your claim.

Unfortunately, initial claims for Social Security Disability Insurance are denied more often than they are approved. A lot of information required for the application and it must all be accurate; you must prove you are in fact disabled, and you must file in a timely fashion. The best way to have your initial application approved is with the help of an experienced  SSD lawyer .

If the insurance company has denied your claim, it is important to have legal help to prepare the reconsideration and any appeals needed to be approved. We know what to expect and how to make sure that your claim is filed and processed correctly. You do not want to have to start the application process all over and take years to start receiving benefits.

Being disabled is probably causing you financial problems. The stress from this can inhibit your healing or make you feel worse than you already do. Here are just a few ways hiring a Social Security Disability lawyer will reduce the stress and anxiety of filing a claim and any subsequent problems related to it.

Timeliness

When you first get the paperwork to file a claim, it can be overwhelming. The amount of paperwork can cause some anxiety and have you procrastinating. The longer you wait to complete the application and gather all the necessary paperwork, the longer it will be before you can start receiving payments. Instead of worrying about filling out the application so that it is correct, take it to a lawyer.

The application process is not daunting to experienced lawyers who can have the paperwork filled out and filed much quicker than you would. In addition,  they are able to talk with your doctors and employers to get all the required documentation to go with the application. Your lawyer will give the people ample time to gather the records but also ensure they submit them promptly.

Your lawyer will send reminders that the paperwork is due and keep on them until they get what is needed. The attorney will also be sure to provide contact information for all your doctors and employers with the application so that that can handle any questions directly.

Proper Filing

Quite often, an application is denied due to a technicality. While you may be legitimately disabled, there may be a problem with some of the paperwork sent in. A lawyer works hard to make sure that there is no technical issue which may result in them denying your claim. Knowing what the Social security Department looks for ensures that you file your paperwork correctly.

More Back Pay

You are entitled to receive compensation from the time you became disabled. This means that if you wait to submit a claim application two years after you became disabled, you will receive a lump sum payment for those two years.

However, making sure you have all the documentation proving the date when you became disabled can be tricky. You may file that you became disabled after rehabilitation, or physical therapy is complete, but you were actually disabled when your doctor first diagnosed you with the problem.

Lawyers go over all your medical and work records to ensure that you receive all the back pay you are entitled to receive. This can be a big help in getting you caught up with any financial problems you have encountered due to not being able to work.

If you are not sure about hiring legal help for your Social Security Disability case, contact Milam Law and ask for a free consultation. We can look over your case and steer you in the proper direction. ​