If for whatever reason you've found that yourself the victim of an accident or other incident leaving you hurt or unable to work, you might have appli...
If for whatever reason you've found that yourself the victim of an accident or other incident leaving you hurt or unable to work,
you might have applied for Social Security disability benefits. Like many things in life there are proper procedures that must be followed in order to see your claims approved. Sometimes the specific task list of items you need to provide and how they must be submitted can be a true challenge to completing them correctly.
What are your options when you've been denied a benefits claim? The most simple and straight forward approach is to attempt to deal directly with the Social Security Administration and rectify the situation. The challenge here is that this is likely the first time you've had to deal with this large bureaucratic agency.
It's not so much that the SSA never wants to pay out monies where they are due; in fact, just the opposite. Most of the professionals you'll deal with are compassionate but overworked individuals that understand the system within which they work. These folks know that if they are not dotting their I's and crossing their T's the claims, paperwork and more will simply flow back down to them increasing an already overburdened work load.
Your challenge is that unless you're a skilled filer of these types of claims, you might not have the experience you need to know where all those I's and T's are located, much less dotting and crossing all of them.
Many claimants mistakenly assume their only recourse after being denied is to either walk away or simply hammer away at trying to figure out how to correctly make changes to their filing in order to eventually get accepted. Obviously walking away is not going to help you secure the finances you need to take care of yourself and your family.
Without professional, experienced help you may still find yourself unable to provide if getting your Social Security disability benefits paid out never happens. It may behoove you to seek someone who provides quality, knowledgeable and experienced services for those trying to get their lives and finances in order.
Some of the key attributes you'll want to have in a Social Security disability advocate should include their ability to aid you in properly filling out the SSA forms, quickly, cleanly and most importantly, correctly. Once you're package is completed, they should also provide you with an accurate evaluation and if necessary, advise you on your options and how the laws might affect you.
Regarding your medical status, a good advocate is going to review applicable medical records and advise on any additional testing that might be required for claim approval. If you need additional medical records to be submitted, these professionals will let you know and make sure that happens.
Appeals can be tricky propositions as well. Understanding the proper timing, order and procedures is a skill well worth having in those advocating on your behalf.
Should your case escalate to the point you need legal representation, know there are advocate services which will provide skilled attorneys to help you. Have you ever filed a lawsuit in federal court? Chances are you've not and that's not something to take on lightly. But the experience of quality legal representation will help when you need to file legal briefs arguing the medical, legal and vocational aspects of your case. Good attorneys will also effectively deal with filing and responding to summary motions as they relate to your case.
At the end of the day, you need your Social Security Disability benefits and should have the quality of life that an approved claim brings you. With a little focus and effort you can right any wrongs and overcome the challenges that a bureaucratic system can sometimes present.
