Best way to find an SSDI atty? | Arthritis Information
Well it looks like I am fast approaching long term disability, and my insurance provider is requiring me to begin the SSDI application process. From what I've seen from those who have been through it, it seems prudent to get an atty from the beginning, so you might only get turned down once instead of three times before approval....
So for those who have been through it, what's the best way to find a reputable, successful SSDI attorney? What is their typical take on approval? Do you agree it's best to get one from the beginning?
Call Goldberg. Sorry. Just a commercial that use to play all the time on tv it had a catchy jingle to it.
I won my case. well... my RA won it. I done it all by myself. The other 2 times applied my mom done it when I was 17, rejected. Then again after I had my daughter, was rejected. Mostly because I did not want to be considered disabled. And the 3rd time was a charm so to say. But I do not have enough work credits for SSDI, so I get SSI. If I can get myself well enough to work a year then I will have enough credits for SSDI.
the 3rd time I done all of the paperwork and all. But I really did not think I would be approved and was really hoping I was not. I did not want to be labled disabled by the government at age 26. But I guess I am physically and sometimes mentally.
Hope all goes well for you. And that you find a good attorney. Much Luck to ya!
Oh and If I was you I would do the first apply yourself, because I think everyone gets rejected the first time unless they are really disabled and it cannot be disputed.
joonie2008-05-01 13:47:56I am an attorney. Your best bet is to call your local bar association and ask for a referral. For this type of work, make SURE to get a specialist. You really need someone who has done this many times before. Feel free to ask an attorney if they are willing to give you a free consultation, and meet with a few attorneys before you decide who to choose. Say up front that you are not making a decision that day, but you want to sleep on it, so you don't end up pressured into choosing someone.i asked my doctor or maybe my doctor recommended someone( i don't remember exactly) who was his friend who he had worked with before for some of his other patients. anyways they worked well together. thank goodness...... I haven't gone thru the process and don't know anyone that has, but most LTD carrier's have someone that will help you thru the process. It's usually in their best interest to get you approved as they will more than likely be offsetting your LTD benefits with your SSDI benefits. Just thought I'd mention it so you don't spend money on a lawyer if you have someone else on your side. My understanding is that the first time through the process it's more of a coin toss than anything specific that causes rejection. What they are hoping for is that those who get rejected do not come back and try again. Rather Machiavellian. But anything that can increase your odds of getting approved certainly doesn't hurt and as said, someone who knows the ropes can increase the likelihood of your getting approved.
just make sure if you are denied that you apeal, dont reapply as log as you do that they pay you all the way back to the day you applied. I was lucky and got denied 2 times then got a social securitty specialuized lawyer and won and got paid all the way back to the day i couldnt work anymore.It was like 3 and a half years worth and my kids got payed all the way back it was like 48000 dollars and had to pay lawyer only 2500 because that is the most they can charge in florida I was lucky
Thanks for all the good advice. CathyMN, I hadn't thought of that and will check with my LTD carrier.A couple of companies that specialize in SSI and SSDI filing are Allsup, Inc. and Binder & Binder. I am at the 3rd stage awaiting the judges approval. If you hire a lawyer or a company to represent you the most that they can get paid is 25% of your backpay up to 00.
Good luck.
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