SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY PROGRAM: WHAT TO EXPECT

What should you expect when you start the process to obtain Social Security Disability benefits?  We hope this will answer a few questions.
  • Expect long delays with a lot of waiting.  It will take 90 to 120 days to get an initial decision on your application.  
  • Expect a potentially negative decision.  In Alabama, about 71 percent of applications for disability are denied.  This is true in most other states, too.
  • Expect to file an appeal and wait up to 12 additional months to appear before a US Administrative Law Judge to get your next decision--which has better odds of being a favorable decision, incidentally.
  • Be prepared to deal with a massive federal government agency that is up to its ears in rules, regulations, forms and red tape. 
Persistence is key to winning Social Security disability. The old adage, "If at first you don't succeed, try, try again..." has never been better used than with Social Security disability or SSI.

My firm will be happy to answer any of your questions about Social Security disability or SSI, including a discussion of your options and the best approach to getting benefits as quickly as possible.  We never charge for our service unless you appoint us to represent you--and only if you win and collect back pay or retroactive benefits.  No fee if you don't win.

THE FORSYTHE FIRM
Social Security Disability Advocates

7027 Old Madison Pike          725 Cool Springs Blvd.
Huntsville, AL 35806             Franklin, TN 37067
PH (256) 799-0297               PH (615) 763-FIRM
 
                                

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