Why You Need A Social Security Disability Attorney

Social security is (theoretically) a right guaranteed to all Americans. However, as a our nation slips deeper and deeper into debt, our chances of securing this right get slimmer and slimmer. Social security disability, the financial security specifically guaranteed to individuals who wish to work to support their families but are unable to do so due to physical or mental limitations, is also getting harder and harder to secure. If you are applying for social security disability in mid-Missouri, here are a few reasons why you may wish to consider hiring an attorney to help you.

You’ll Need Help With The Paperwork.
The application process for social security disability involves a significant amount of paperwork. If any of the required forms are not filled out or submitted correctly, your application may automatically be denied. These forms can be overwhelming and confusing, especially to those who are filling them out for the first time. Your attorney will be familiar with the paperwork and able to help ensure that everything is submitted correctly.

There Are Many Specific Requirements That Must Be Met.
In addition to exact specifications for the paperwork, filing for social security disability services come with several other stipulations as well. If you are filing for reconsideration after your initial application is denied, for example, you must do so within a very specific time limit. Your attorney will be aware of all the requirements and can help ensure you meet them in an appropriate fashion.

Your Odds Of Approval Are Slim.
We hate to be the ones to break the bad news to you, but the sad truth is that fully 70% of social security disability applications are rejected the first time they are submitted (Source: Social-Security-Disability-Now.com). With so many people trying to get on disability and so few funds to go around, the people at the disability determination offices must be extremely selective. Your attorney will know how to better set your case up for success.

Your Lawyer Can Help You Obtain Critical Evidence.
If you hope to be approved for social security disability, you must be able to prove that you require financial assistance and can not work to support yourself. Your attorney will be able to help you gather the critical evidence needed to support your case, including (but not limited to): official statements from your doctor, pertinent medical records, and both clinical and laboratory findings.

You Are Already Under A Lot Of Stress.
If you are applying for disability, odds are that you are already under a significant amount of stress. You may have suffered an injury or a chronic condition that has impaired (or is expected to impair) your ability to work, which creates a great deal of stress over how you will continue to support your family. Applying for disability can also be a stressful task in and of itself. Your social security attorney in Camden County MO will be able to help take some of the weight off of your shoulders.

If you are considering applying for disability at the Lake of the Ozarks, or if you have already begun the process, we urge you to reach out to our Social Security Disability attorney in Camdenton and Lebanon, MO. Derek Brown is a skilled attorney who truly cares about his clients’ well-being. Visit our website to learn more about Derek and schedule your free consultation today.

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