Will a Social Security Attorney Travel to Your Location or Do You Have to Travel to Him or Her?
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Q: If you hire a social security attorney, will it speed up the review process?
A: Having a legal representative does not guarantee that your claim will be processed any faster. But the likelihood that your claim will be awarded benefits can increase if it is represented by a social security attorney. There are claimants who are awarded disability benefits after they submit their initial application. But most claimants will be denied benefits after the initial review process and will then wish to move onto the next step in the process. The next step would be to appeal to have the case reconsidered. The majority of claimants will still not be awarded benefits during reconsideration and will likely wish to take the next step, which is a hearing. A social security attorney will be a tremendous asset during a hearing. The knowledge and expertise provided by an attorney who deals with disability cases regularly will assure that your case will be adjudicated fairly and properly. There are some claims that are awarded benefits after a hearing and do not have legal representation. But most claims that are awarded benefits after a hearing have had legal representation. So, although having an attorney will not guarantee that your claim will be reviewed more quickly, it will assure that your claim is processed properly. And the ultimate goal, of course, is to be awarded benefits.
Q: Should you hire a local social security attorney or can you hire one from any location?
A: You do not need to hire an attorney that is located in your town. Most lawyers travel to various locations in and out of state to represent various cases. You should focus less on finding a local social security attorney and more on finding one that is experienced and with whom you are comfortable.
Q: If you are awarded disability benefits after a hearing, when do you actually see your first check?
A: Unlike the deadlines you face when you are submitting paperwork and filing appeals during the disability review process, there are no deadlines for when you start receiving benefits. That being said, the majority of people receive their first benefits check within 60 days after they were approved. It usually takes more time to receive back pay.
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