Applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be overwhelming for anyone.  I can assist you with any of the following:       

•   The initial application for benefits....       
  

• Filing for a "Reconsideration" of your application...if you are denied....
• Filing an appeal with the Office of Hearings and Appeals (ODAR)....
  
• Preparing for your hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ)....
• Presenting your case in a hearing before an ALJ...if you are denied....
• Appealing your case to the "Appeals Council"

    The Social  Security Administration (SSA) considers it your right

to have a representative assist you if you need  to appeal your case.

Your representative must assure that you understand exactly what you

need to do to present your case in a manner best suited to winning your

appeal.  The following information from SSA will help to clarify my role as

your representative.  Once You appoint a representative, he or she can

act on your behalf in most Social Security Disability matters by:

• "Getting information from your SSA file:
• Helping you get medical records or information to support your claim:
• Coming with you, or for you, to any interview, conference or hearing you have with SSA
  
• Requesting a reconsideration, hearing or Appeal Council review of your claim;
  
• Helping you and if needed any witnesses you might invite to prepare for the hearing
• Accompany you to your hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and present your case"

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