Disability Benefits Denied; You Need Legal Assistance

by | Oct 17, 2017 | Lawyers

Many disabled individuals will apply directly for Social Security disability benefits. Little do they know that Social Security law in Kansas City is extremely complex and the least little error or missing evidence can cause your claim to be dismissed out of hand. If this has happened to you and you have every intention of appealing you are well advised to hire a seasoned Social Security lawyer.

Don’t be surprised if you are denied again after reconsideration:

If your initial claim is denied, and the greatest majority of them are, the first stage of the appeals process is to request that the initial decision deny benefits be reconsidered. Chances are very good that if your initial claim failed, the request for reconsideration will fail as well. If and when this happens, you will have to file a request for a formal hearing in the presence of an Administrative Law Judge. At this stage, you need to have an experienced lawyer alongside, someone that knows and understands Social Security law in Kansas City.

There have been many studies that show, that without a doubt, Administrative Law Judges will award benefits to claimants that go into the hearing with their legal representative.

Don’t wait until it is too late:

If you wisely elect to hire an experienced Social Security lawyer; don’t wait to do it, otherwise, you may find out you have left it too late and the lawyer will not be of much help. There are deadlines that absolutely must be met if these deadlines are not met you lose your right to appeal and you have to go back to the beginning and reapply.

There is a host of valid reasons why you need to work with a lawyer that understands the nuances of Social Security law in Kansas City, a good lawyer will work diligently in an effort to get you the benefits your rightly deserve.

Social Security law in Kansas City is complex and often beyond the comprehension of anyone other than a knowledgeable lawyer. You are invited to discuss your disability case with the lawyers at Grundy Disability Group, LLC.

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