If you have not been working with an attorney for your Port Orange Social Security appeal, now is the time to start. 

If you are unable to work due to illness or disability, you can apply for Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits. These programs provide payment to disabled people and certain members of their families as long as they qualify. While each program provides disability benefit payments, there are different requirements to qualify:

• Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) pays benefits to those that are “insured” which means that they have worked for a long enough period of time and have been paying Social Security taxes.
• Supplemental Security Income pays benefits to individuals based on their financial need. 

According to the Social Security Administration, an average of only 23% of applications for benefits are approved at the initial claims level. If you are not able to work to earn income, you will rely on these benefits to support yourself and your family. This is why it is so important that your Port Orange Social Security appeal is done right.

4 Signs You Need An Attorney For Your Port Orange Social Security Appeal

Your Application Was Denied

This may seem obvious, but it is highly recommended that you seek the advice of an attorney as soon as you can when applying for Social Security benefits. If your application has already been denied and you are planning for your Social Security appeal, we can help. 

You Are Not Sure What Your Alleged Onset Date Is

When filling out the application for SSDI, you will have entered an alleged onset date. This is the date when the condition that affected your ability to work began. During the appeals process, there may be questions regarding the exact alleged onset date. Your attorney can give you advice and help you determine when your disability started to meet the requirements of the Social Security Administration. 

You Are Not Sure What Medical Evidence You Will Need

The appeals process is an excellent opportunity to stack your case with even more medical evidence. Your attorney will know the documentation needed to increase your chance of getting benefits and will be able to gather medical records and other evidence on your behalf. 

You Need Help Preparing

No matter what level of the appeals process you are in, you will want to know what to expect. Your attorney will have guided countless individuals through Port Orange Social Security appeals and can help you to be more prepared. Whether it is communicating with the Social Security office or providing advice on how to respond to questions during your appeal, the benefits of working with an attorney are numerous. Our clients are happy to share all of the ways that our services have helped them, like in this review from Barbara P: “Attorneys Jeremy Hays and Sarah Jacobs literally saved our lives by successfully representing my lifelong-disabled daughter in her Federal Appeals case and her new SSA hearing.  Thank you a thousand times, you don’t know what this means to us!  Jeremy was especially compassionate and really put my daughter at ease for the hearing..  We recommend Culbertson Law Group, they really know what they are doing!”

Get Help With Your Social Security Appeal From Culbertson Law Group 

An experienced attorney can assist you from the time that you fill out your initial application until the close of your case, and beyond. Additionally, your attorney can act as a liaison between you and the Social Security office, ensuring that you are following the appropriate timeline and providing the documentation needed to move you closer to your benefits.  Our attorneys have been representing claimants in the Central Florida area for over 40 years, and we can represent you too. Contact us today to schedule your free consultation.