If you should become disabled and can no longer work, Social Security disability benefits can provide much needed financial assistance. For those who meet the Social Security Administration’s definition of disabled, the SSA will provide financial help and support. It is not an easy process; there are many forms that need completing, which detail such things as your past employment history and detailed medical reports. There are good reasons why many claimants hire a Social Security attorney in Oak Ridge.
* Denial rate: The application denial rate is high, and way more than half are denied with their initial claim. At the initial appeals stage, which is the reconsideration level, only three percent were approved for benefits. More applicants are approved after their appeals hearing, which is held in the presence of an administrative law judge as well as medical and occupational experts. A seasoned Social Security attorney in Oak Ridge can improve your chances of gaining approval.
* Claim denied due to technical reason: Of those claims that were initially denied benefits, over 30 percent were rejected for reasons that had nothing to do with the claimant’s disability. These claims were rejected for what the SSA calls “technical reasons.” A skilled attorney can help you avoid a denial of claim only because of bureaucratic errors and technicalities.
* Social Security attorneys are effective: The SSA is the first to admit that attorneys can help the claimant and expedite the process. Although anyone can assist a claimant, those with experience in documenting the claimant’s condition and establishing a good line of communication between the claimant and the SSA, are best suited. A Social Security attorney in Oak Ridge meets these criteria.
It is understandable that a person living on a reduced income will wish to reduce expenses; legal fees are often seen as an unnecessary expense. Social Security attorneys work on contingency; you will not have to pay any up-front fees; the fees will be paid out of your backpay award once you have been approved for benefits.
If you have been denied disability benefits, a seasoned Social Security attorney in Oak Ridge can be very helpful. To discuss your claim, contact the Law Offices of Miller & Drozdowski, P.C.
