North Carolina Disability Attorney
Hiring a Disability Lawyer & Attorney is almost always a good idea. Statistically speaking, the odds drastically increase if you are represented by an attorney experienced in the disability application and appeals process. Disability lawyers provide and conduct a variety of tasks and objectives when they handle a disability claim. Disability attorneys prepare and analyze medical records, question clients, and prepare for arguments of a disability claim in front of a judge.
After being hired on your case, your Disability attorney will obtain a copy of the claimant’s file. This is important, especially when a claimant’s file has been denied. This allows your attorney to review the file and see why the claim was previously denied. A claim can be denied for a variety of reasons, both for procedural or paperwork defaults and/or for lack of merit to be eligible for benefits. The attorney can also observe the materials that were previously collected by the disability examiner; the attorney can take a detailed look at the claimant’s work history and medical evidence that was obtained by the claimant’s doctors. The attorney can then look to see if the claimant’s past work was adequately reported and the proper classification was awarded for past work. These types of nuances can be critical and make the difference between a successful versus unsuccessful claim.
Furthermore, a disability attorney can, and often does, obtain additional medical record documentation to assist in a successful claim. Disability attorneys can gather additional records for a disability hearing that would not otherwise be provided by the Social Security Administration. This is a very important component to a successful claim. Often times, due to the amount of time it takes to conduct hearing, medical records can be old and out-dated. Perhaps you had an additional medical or mental problem that became more severe in that time. If you had retained a Disability attorney, then there is a better chance that these new records could have been gathered and used as evidence for the disability hearing. A good Disability attorney will know when to start sending these request letters to various medical providers in preparation for a hearing.
Lastly, it is not a good idea for a claimant to go to a disability hearing without representation. An unrepresented claimant will not likely be familiar with the procedures and obtaining the necessary documentation as to the claimant’s level of physical and mental restrictions. Disability attorneys can be important in order for them to properly prepare a case for a presentation to an Administrative Law Judge, in which your case will be presented in the most favorable light possible.
