Nancy Cavey, a Tampa Bay based Social Security Disability lawyer, suggests you contact a lawyer before you apply for Social Security Disability benefits so that you can understand the Social Security Disability process. You don’t need an attorney but we think a lawyer’s help in crucial.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is trying to make a decision on cases at the Application for Hearing stage earlier as they have hired staff attorneys to review files to determine if benefits can be awarded without a hearing.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) uses the same 5 Hurdle test at every stage so why not develop the right evidence as early as possible? It is up to you. You can contact a Social Security lawyer before you apply or wait till you are denied. You might save an attorney fee or you might benefit from the assistance of an attorney.

We think the general rule is it is better to contact a Social Security disability lawyer sooner than later. For more information, and for more help with your claim, click here or call 727-894-3188.

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Do you need a social security lawyer, like Nancy Cavey, to help you get your Social Security Disability benefits? It depends on where you are at in the claims application process.

The initial application is pretty easy to file but there are mistakes that you can make in the initial application process. These mistakes can include giving incomplete history about your work history, failing to give an accurate an history about the lightest job you have had, not explaining your medical condition fully, failing to explain the side effects of medication, etc.

I would suggest that you consult with an lawyer before you file the claim for Social Security Disability so  you understand how to file the forms correctly.

If you initial application is denied, you must file a Request for Reconsideration within 60 days or you get to start over. We think you should have a lawyer at this stage.

If your claim is denied, you must file an Application for Hearing within 60 days if the Request for Reconsideration is denied. St. Petersburg Social Security Disability lawyer Nancy Cavey’s help in developing the necessary medical, vocational and lay evidence can make the difference between wining and losing. For more information, and for more help with your claim, click here or call 727-894-3188.

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What is another mistake you can make? After you file your claim for Social Security Disability don’t stop getting medical care. Some people will stop seeing a doctor because the doctor is still providing the same treatment or they are not getting better. This a big mistake!

You most likely do need treatment.

As you know medical evidence is the key to winning your case. No medical evidence, no chance of winning! Your medical records are the most important evidence of your disability that the Social Security Administration (SSA) will consider. Even if you cannot afford medical treatment, there are many free local medical clinics. There is really no excuse for the lack of medical treatment.

Since it takes almost 2 years to get a  hearing in front of the Administrative Judge (ALJ), how are your going to explain that you are disabled if you have not gotten any medical treatment? Think about that!

Mistake No. 2 is failing to get medical treatment.

For more information, and for more help with your claim, click here or call 727-894-3188.

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You may innocently make mistakes in applying for Social Security Disability Benefits that will hurt or even destroy your Social Security Disability Claim. Some are obvious and some are not. Don’t make Mistake No.1 Failing to Give the Social Security Administration (SSA) accurate information about your past employment.

That sounds like a “no-brainer” but I see this mistake all the time.

You will be asked about your employment history for the 15 years before the onset of your disability. Be accurate! The Social Security Administration (SSA) has your earnings records so they know who you worked for and how much you made.

So, don’t leave out jobs you have had because the thinking goes, “If you aren’t honest about your employment history, what else aren’t your being honest about?” For more information, and for more help with your claim, click here or call 727-894-3188.

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For more information about Social Security Disability Benefits, visit our law firm web site at CaveyLaw.com. If you would like to speak with one of our Social Security Disability Benefits attorneys about your case, feel free to call us anytime at (727) 897-9117 or simply submit our contact form and we will get back to you quickly.

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Since medical evidence of your functionality is the key to winning your Social Security Disability Claim you would think the Social Security Administration (SSA) would ask your doctors to comment on your functionality – what you can and can’t do – your restrictions.

SSA never asks your doctors to fill out residual physical or mental functionality forms (RFC) which are the most important piece of medical evidence you should submit. Why? I am not sure why but the fact that they don’t is something you need to be aware of!

Asking your doctor to write a letter about your restrictions and limitations or filing out a RFC is important.

The problem with asking your doctor to do that is that medical legal issues surrounding your disability may not be cut and dry. The issue of your functionality is complex and if the doctor does not understand what your are asking for or, worse yet, gives the wrong information your claim can be denied.

Obtaining information from your doctor about your functionality is best left to an attorney representing you who had a complete understanding of your case and what medical evidence should be submitted. Your attorney will send your doctor the right residual functional capacity form to compete and the right questions to answer. For more information, and for more help with your claim, click here or call 727-894-3188.

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