A Social Security disability appeal isn’t something anyone wants to have to go through. Being disabled is trying enough without having to fight Social Security for benefits. Yet more claims are denied on initial application than are approved, and having to go before the appeals board is very common. However, the good news is that most cases that are initially denied are approved upon appeal. The secret to having a denial reversed lies in obtaining a good attorney to handle the case.
There are tens of thousands of attorneys in the United States who handle appeals for Social Security disability income. While having legal representation is not required to go before an appeals board, it is very helpful. Attorneys know just what to say and do to put together and present a flawless appeal, and the members of the board typically respond to this.
Having an Attorney May Prevent Social Security Disability Appeal
While most applicants for benefits only hire an attorney when an appeal is necessary, an attorney can be extremely helpful right from the beginning of the application process. In fact, having legal counsel to assist in filling out the application and gathering the required proofs may save a lot of time and effort in preparing an appeal in the future, or even prevent having the claim denied in the first place.
Most attorneys take their fees from the back benefits payments that applicants typically receive. The back benefits come in a lump sum that is retroactive to the time the disability first began.
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