If a Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim you filed with the Social Security Administration was denied, it could be time to find a legal representative for your appeals case. Enlisting the help and knowledge of an experienced and expert Social Security Law attorney is in your best interest, especially in an Orlando Federal Court disability case.

To receive Social Security Disability benefits, applicants must apply and provide detailed medical information and other supporting documentation to prove eligibility. An overwhelming percentage of those seeking SSDI are denied benefits by the Social Security Administration. However, applicants can file an appeal. The appeals process consists of four levels: reconsideration, administrative hearing, Appeals Council review, and Federal Court review. 

When Should I Get Legal Representation?

Representation At The Application Stage

Legal assistance from a Social Security Disability lawyer expedites the time it takes to apply for Social Security Disability benefits. Additionally, SSDI attorneys have experience presenting disability cases in the most favorable light for their clients from the application process to a potential appeal. During the application process, your lawyer can help you:

• Determine when your disability began. 
• Argue that your disability meets the qualifications for impairments in the SSA “blue book.” 
• Focus on providing the evidence that will be most persuasive to your case. 
• And more.

Representation At The Reconsideration And Hearing Level

At the reconsideration and hearing stages of the appeals process, your lawyer can:

• Gather and review all medical evidence and medical opinions that are relevant to your case.
• Draft detailed briefings for an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
• Assist you in pre-hearing question preparation and gather cross-examination testimonials.
• And more.

Representation At The Appeals Council 

An SSDI attorney can further develop a supporting legal case to prove your need for disability benefits during the Appeals Council level of the appeals process. They can assist with gathering additional supporting documentation, further medical expert review evidence, and continued legal analysis and brief drafting. 

How Can A Representative Assist In An Orlando Federal Court Disability Case?

A qualified attorney or non-attorney can act as a representative in Social Security Disability Cases. However, an experienced SSDI attorney can give you an edge in an Orlando Federal Court disability case. The complicated progression of appealing a Social Security Disability claim is challenging.  This is where having an attorney at your side can help tremendously. A Social Security claims appeal at a Federal Court level requires thorough and extensive legal brief writing.  An experienced Federal Court attorney can provide the legal analysis necessary to craft a persuasive and sound legal brief to increase your likelihood of winning your Federal Social Security case. A legal representative may prove very beneficial in moving the review process along. If you choose legal representation from Culbertson Law Group, one of our experienced SSDI attorneys will assist you through the entire legal process, from initial case preparation and, if needed, to Federal Court review. With Culbertson Law Group, you can trust that your Orlando Federal Court disability case is in the best hands. Our firm has been helping people pursue the Social Security Disability benefits they deserve for over 45 years. Contact us today for your free consultation and see how our team of experienced attorneys can help you.