Without a doubt, you can improve your chances of winning at the disability hearing stage by finding a qualified Social Security Disability attorney, such as Sharon Barrett, who is based in Tampa/St. Petersburg.
Sharon will assist you in obtaining your medical records, getting a Residual Functional Capacity sheet completed by your physician, and submitting this documentation to the judge who will be hearing your Social Security Disability case.

Social Security lawyer Sharon Barrett will also assist you in preparing for your Social Security Disability hearing.

Posted March 01st 2009 to 10 Mistakes to Avoid in the Claims Process, Getting a Lawyer | Comments (0)| Permalink | Trackback |  Print This Post |  Email This Post

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.

Posted March 28th 2008 to 10 Mistakes to Avoid in the Claims Process | Comments (0)| Permalink | Trackback |  Print This Post |  Email This Post

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.

Posted March 28th 2008 to 10 Mistakes to Avoid in the Claims Process, The Claims Process | Comments (0)| Permalink | Trackback |  Print This Post |  Email This Post