Should You Have a Social Security Attorney for the Hearing Process?
Posted 11/19/09
Q: Do you have to have a social security attorney to file for disability?A: You do not need to be represented by a lawyer to file for social security disability benefits. Most applicants can submit their application for initial review without any difficulty. You may wish to have a social security attorney, however, if you are concerned about getting paperwork in on time or do not understand the process or requirements for making a claim. A lot of applications are denied after the initial review process. By making sure you submit all the required information and forms within deadlines and correctly, your case has the best chance of being reviewed fairly. Again, many applicants that do not have a lawyer submit everything on time and without difficulty for the initial review process. Most experts recommend hiring a social security attorney if your initial claim is not approved and you plan to have it reconsidered. If you plan to go through the hearing process after your claim has been reconsidered and was not approved, it is wise to have a lawyer. Almost all cases going through the hearing process have legal representation. A hearing is your last chance to have your case considered. The expertise of a social security attorney will be essential to making sure your case goes through the hearing phase properly. Most cases that are approved after a hearing have representation.
Q: Is it better to submit a new application after your disability claim was not approved, or to appeal?
A: It is not recommended that you apply again to have your case initially reviewed. Most initial claims for disability benefits are not approved. Your next step is to file for reconsideration. The deadline for filing to have your case reconsidered is 60 days. If you miss that deadline, you will then have to apply again and go through the initial review process. Most likely, since your claim was not approved after the initial review the first time, it will not be approved the second time. You will then be back where you started and have to file for reconsideration within the 60 days. If your claim is not approved after reconsideration, you will need to appeal to have it heard before an administrative judge. By submitting another initial claim, you would have added significant time to your disability claim process. If you have any questions or concerns about meeting deadlines or recommended next steps after your claim was denied, you may wish to contact a social security attorney.
Q: Can you submit an application for social security disability online?
A: Submitting your application for disability insurance can be done via the web. Visit the following Social Security link and follow the steps to submit your application with social security: www.socialsecurity.gov/applyfordisability.
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