Receiving a denial letter of an application for Social Security Disability may be devastating, but it is just the first step in the process. In fact, almost 70% of all initial applications are denied for some reason.
A common reason for a denial is the lack of medical information. This can occur if the individual has failed to provide the requested medical provider and treatment information, and supplying the correct information may be all that is required.
For most denials, additional support is required. This is where the services of Dallas attorneys specializing in Social Security Disability cases is invaluable. Social Security Disability lawyers have the experience and understanding of the system to be able to provide the necessary legal expertise to guide clients through the multiple levels of the Social Security Disability appeals process.
Legal Representation
There are four levels to the appeals process, which starts with a reconsideration of the application and moves through an administrative law judge hearing, a review by the Appeals Council and then to a Federal Court review. At any stage, the denial may be overturned, providing the applicant with benefits that are retroactive to the designated date of the disability.
Using Social Security Disability lawyers ensures you have the best possible legal representation at each level. Without this representation, it is extremely challenging to be prepared to argue your case with the documentation and expert testimony the system requires.
Contingency Fee Basis
The fees and costs for Social Security Disability lawyers are based on a contingency payment basis. This means if they do not win the case and receive back payments, the client does not owe any fees or costs to the attorney.
The law also limits the amount of the back pay used in the contingency payment to a maximum of 25% or a specific dollar amount, which is $6000 in Dallas and throughout Texas. This is a benefit to anyone seeking assistance after a denial of claim letter for Social Security Disability.
