Working with a Social Security disability attorney in Missouri is not necessary, but it is recommended, throughout the first step of the application process. The attorney can review the application, consider the medical evidence, and discuss the potential strengths and areas of potential challenges in having the application approved.
At the Denial Stage
Nationwide, about 64% of these initial applications are denied. This is usually a factor of the lack of specific medical information to meet the criteria for approval, but it can also be problems with multiple health issues and factors, which creates a greater challenge for approval.
The thing to remember is the denial is just one point in the process. In fact, there are several other steps to go through to attempt to prove your cases. If you have received a Social Security disability denial letter, immediately contacting a Missouri attorney should be your first step.
Asking specific questions of any prospective Social Security disability lawyers can help you to narrow down the options to find the best legal professional to represent you moving forward.
Have you Represented Similar Cases?
This is not a general question about Social Security case representation, but about representing people with your specific health issues. This is crucial for the attorney to understand the medical issues, know the experts to talk to and even the right witnesses to call. It is also instrumental in having the client meet with the right doctor to provide the necessary documentation.
What Costs Do I Pay?
All Social Security disability lawyers are regulated as to what they can charge for their services by federal law. They are paid on a contingency basis, which means they only receive payment if they win the case. The maximum that Social Security disability lawyers can charge is 24% of the back benefits, and they are paid directly to the attorney.
Most attorneys have additional charges, and these are typically for payments they make on your behalf to medical doctors. A top attorney clearly outlines these costs to clients before they agree to provide representation.
If you have received a denial letter, contact the Social Security disability lawyers at the Grundy Disability Group, LLC for a free case evaluation. To get started, use our handy online form which is available at grundydisabilitygroup.com.
