Unfortunately, hiring an attorney will not generally speed up getting your Social Security disability benefits. So, why should you get a Social Security Disability lawyer?

You don’t hire a lawyer to speed up a case, you hire a lawyer to improve you chances to obtain your benefits because your lawyer will develop the necessary evidence to meet the 5 Hurdle test we have explained in early postings.

If you have been denied your claim for Social Security Disability benefits you are going to end up, most likely, in front of an Administative Law Judge (ALJ). Do you want to be in front of the ALJ by yourself? Do you want to rely on the ALJ to do the right thing?

An attorney will make sure that your medical records are obtained, develop the evidence, get your physician to fill out a functional residual capacity form (RFC), prepare a memorandum for the ALJ explaining your case, and prepare you for the hearing.

The reality is that you really do need a lawyer. If you live in the Tampa Bay area and think you qualify for benefits, contact the Law Office of Nancy Cavey and Sharron Barrett to arrange a consultation. Click here or call 727-897-9117 or 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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