We Can Handle Your SSD Case at Any Stage in the Process
Never Pay a Fee Unless You Receive Disability Benefits
There are several steps in the process of filing and receiving Social Security Disability benefits, and each of these steps can present difficult and discouraging challenges to injured and disabled workers.
At RGG Law, our experienced disability attorneys can help guide you through the process, from the initial claim to hearings and appeals. Our lawyers have more than a century of combined experience and fully understand the process of Social Security Disability. We can provide advice on how to make the process more efficient and representation if your initial claim is denied.
Contact us at RGG Law for more information and to learn how our attorneys can help you receive the benefits that you deserve.
Understanding the Process of Social Security Disability
There are several steps in the process of filing and being approved for benefits.
Apply for benefits by:
- Going to the nearest Social Security office and filling out an application
- Calling the Social Security office to complete the application over the telephone
- Go online to the Social Security Administration’s Web site to fill out an application
After your application is filed, your claim will either be approved or denied at the initial application level. If your claim is approved, you can start to see benefits as early as a few months after filing.
Unfortunately, nearly 85% of all initial claims are denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). If your claim is denied, do not be discouraged or think that your opportunity to obtain benefits is gone.
If you are denied:
After having your claim initially denied by the SSA, you must now go through the hearing stage. In this stage, claimants must meet with a Social Security Disability Judge, who will look over medical records and allow you to present your case about why you cannot work. The Judge will then make the decision to approve or disapprove your claim. The hearing process, unfortunately, can take 22-24 months.
At RGG Law, we can guide you through the entire process with care and personal attention. Former Disability Judge Martin Spiegel and the rest of the attorneys at our firm have helped countless numbers of clients receive the benefits that they deserve. Contact us and consult with a lawyer about your disability case. Call us our Springfield, Missouri, office at 888-834-3902.
