Chicago SSDI Process Lawyer
Illinois Social Security Disability Attorney
How Dobbs Law LLC Helps You With the SSDI Process
Initial Application
If you have decided to pursue SSDI benefits, the process begins with the initial application, which involves filling out an extensive amount of paperwork. You then submit the paperwork to the Social Security Administration (SSA), which obtains your relevant medical records. All the information is evaluated and a determination made as to disability. At this level, the majority of claims are denied.
When we file the initial application as your attorney, we know how to respond appropriately to the Social Security Administration’s initial inquiries. We begin building your case from the initial application.
Request for Reconsideration
If your initial application is denied, you then have 60 days to request reconsideration. If you opt to request reconsideration, a different person at the SSA makes the determination. Again, at this level, the majority of claims are denied.
At the reconsideration level, we thoroughly review the Social Security decision for errors before moving for reconsideration.
Hearing
If your claim is denied at the reconsideration level, you have 60 days to request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). At the hearing, in addition to your testimony, the ALJ will hear from a government vocational expert and usually a government medical expert. If you are represented by an attorney, he or she will be able to cross-examine those experts.
Provided skilled advocacy at every step
Applying for SSDI benefits can be a long and arduous process. It makes sense to have a skilled, committed advocate on your side. We have brought success to more than 3,000 disability clients in trials and hearings since 1992, the year our law offices were founded by experienced disability lawyer Kenneth P. Dobbs. We represent clients across the United States.
Our mission is simple: to fight for your right to disability benefits when you are unable to fight for them yourself.
Put our knowledge of the SSDI legal system, aggressive advocacy and client commitment to work for you today. Contact us at 888.SSDI.LAW (888.366.8134) or by e-mail or fax. You can also complete and return our handy free case evaluation form.
Four Disability Law Offices to Serve You
The path to obtaining Social Security disability benefits for you and your family can be long and winding. Our focused and caring lawyers will work hard to guide you through each twist and turn in the legal process:
- Filing of Original Application
- Denial of Benefits
- Reconsideration
- Second Denial
- Appeals
When you call us with your SSDI questions about Social Security disability, an attorney will respond and set up your free initial consultation. That lawyer will help you through each step in the Social Security disability benefits legal process, from start to finish.
We do all this on a contingency fee basis too. We cannot be paid for our hard work until we have won past-due benefits for you.
We look forward to hearing from you and responding to your unique needs with our experienced and personalized disability legal representation.
Here's The Phone Number to Call: 888.SSDI.LAW (888.366.8134)
You can reach any of our law offices with that one call. Call, e-mail or fax us today. We have included a free case evaluation form for your convenience.
