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Woodland CA SSDI Lawyer
Dealing with the aftermath of a life-changing disability can be one of the most overwhelming and stressful events of your life. It can hit you even harder when your disability forces you to leave the workforce and prevents you from maintaining gainful employment. At that point, you may want to consider applying for Social Security disability insurance or SSDI. These benefits can help you adjust.
Gade & Parekh, LLP Can Offer You Guidance
It can be difficult and confusing to pursue any degree of legal action on your own. So many aspects of the law are remarkably complex. It is vital that you retain the services of an experienced SSDI law firm who can help you figure things out and work with you to answer any questions you may have about how the application process works. It may not be wise to enter this process with zero prior knowledge and unrealistic expectations. Speak with a Woodland, CA, SSDI attorney to learn more.
Applying for SSDI benefits is not an easy feat. Many initial applications are denied because they are not filled out correctly or are missing important, vital information that the applicant was simply unaware of. The Social Security Administration (SSA) is looking for certain words, phrases, and conditions that may help your application stand out among the rest. A lack of knowledge about the process can seriously impede your application and delay your benefits.
Another possibility that could hinder your application process is the unfortunate fact that while you are trying to apply for SSDI benefits, you may also be dealing with substantial lifestyle changes brought on by your disability. Adjusting your life because of a sudden physical or mental condition can be daunting and should be your priority. You shouldn’t also have to worry about whether or not you filled out some paperwork correctly.
How Can an SSDI Lawyer Help Your Case?
An experienced SSDI lawyer can provide you with the answers you may need and help you conquer the paperwork standing in the way of your benefits. The legal team at Gade & Parekh, LLP handles these kinds of cases on a daily basis and can help you address your concerns, understand the potential amount you may be receiving, and show you what the SSA is looking for in your application. Here are some of the more specific ways an SSDI lawyer can help you:
Assistance with Your Application: The entire application process can be unnecessarily confusing from start to finish. Attempting to fill everything out on your own without legal guidance can result in your application being denied. You can have an experienced SSDI lawyer handle the application on your behalf, allowing you to refocus your time on handling your recovery and adjusting to the big changes in your life.
SSDI lawyers fill out these applications for their clients all the time. It allows the client some peace of mind knowing their application is being handled by someone who understands the ins and outs of the application process and knows what they’re doing. Your lawyer can gather your medical records, research your disability, and make sure you don’t miss any crucial deadlines. If any problems arise, we can reach a solution together.
Essential Experience: When you are applying for SSDI benefits, it is highly likely that you have never had to do this before. You may be totally unaware of what the Social Security Administration (SSA) does and how their work is relevant to what you are applying for. Thankfully, the legal team at Gade & Parekh, LLP is fully aware of what these benefits mean and how they are going to help your life going forward.
Your lawyer can apply their experience with similar situations to your case and provide you with comprehensive strategies that they know have worked in the past for cases similar to yours. Your lawyer can help you determine which course of action is most suitable for determining your disability for the SSA and assist you with each important step of the process.
Preparing You for the Hearing: In order to move forward with obtaining SSDI benefits, most applicants must attend a formal hearing that will determine whether their application will be approved or not. During this hearing, a judge will give you time to state your case regarding why your disability is keeping you out of work and why you require SSDI benefits. Your lawyer will be there throughout the entire process.
Throughout the hearing, your lawyer can provide you with sound legal counsel, advocate on your behalf, and even cross-examine any expert witnesses that the SSA has brought with them to testify against you. The SSA’s ultimate goal here is to poke holes in your case and convince the judge that you don’t actually need any benefits. It is up to your lawyer to convince the judge otherwise and successfully argue your case.
When to Apply for SSDI Benefits
The number of applicants that the SSA sees regarding benefits is staggering, so it is always a good idea to start applying as soon as possible. In fact, it is recommended that you begin the application process right around the time you are first diagnosed with a disability and learn you are unable to continue working. There may be a benefits waiting period of five months, which means that your payments won’t start processing until the sixth month.
Once your claim is processed and approved, you will be given Supplemental Security Income (SSI) to compensate you for the first month until your SSDI benefits are ready to go. If you want to apply on your own, you can do so on the SSA website, though it is recommended you consult with a lawyer first.
If You Need Application Assistance, Contact a Lawyer
It can be hard coming to terms with such a significant life change while living in Woodland, but hiring a lawyer to help you with your benefits application can make at least this part more manageable for you. The legal team at Gade & Parekh, LLP is prepared to help you develop your application, answer any questions you may have, and walk you through the entire process from start to finish. Reach out to schedule a consultation with a team member today.
