San Jose and Fremont Clients Applying for Social Security Benefits

Application Process for Social Security Disability

Attorneys say that application for Social Security disability benefits can be made in person at a Social Security office or online. The application process, San Jose and Fremont Social Security disability benefits lawyers explain, requires you submit the names and contact information for doctors providing care to you. In addition, our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys say it is best to submit copies of your medical records. However, our Social Security disability lawyers know this can be hard to do when you are confronting a disability which limits what you can do. Our Social Security attorneys in San Jose and Fremont know the process can also seem complex and confusing. It should come as no surprise, say Social Security Disability attorneys, that the majority of applications are denied. Our skilled San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys experienced in handling Social Security disability applications know the precise records that must be submitted for approval. An experienced and knowledgeable San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorney can be key to you obtaining approval of benefits at the Social Security application level.

Hearing Process

Hearing for Social Security Disability

Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability lawyers explain that when your request for reconsideration is denied you possess a right to go to a hearing for Social Security Disability benefits. Attorneys say the hearing takes place before an Administrative Law Judge. This is the first time your Social Security disability attorney will be able to speak with someone directly who can make a decision regarding your Social Security application for Social Security disability. Lawyers say your testimony at the hearing will be very important. Equally important, and in the opinion of many people according to our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys, more important, are the medical records. Social security lawyers explain these records were compiled by the Social Security Administration as well as the medical records you submitted for Social Security Disability. Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys point out this is why it is so important to get all medical records into the Social Security disability file. Lawyers know that at the hearing stage a Social Security disability attorney experienced in conducting presentations before a Social Security Administrative Law Judge can be a real help to you.

The First Chance for Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability Lawyers to Argue Your Case Directly

When your Social Security application claim reaches the hearing stage, you have already gotten through several important steps, our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys explain:

• You filed your initial Social Security application claim, which was denied
• With the help of our San Jose and Fremont Social Security attorneys you filed a request for reconsideration, and your claim was again denied
• You asked for a hearing -- or our San Jose and Fremont Social Security disability attorney asked for one on your behalf

Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys say the hearing is a crucial stage in the process of receiving benefits for a Social Security disability. Attorneys say that, if you have not engaged a lawyer by this point, David Allen & Associates San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys are ready to help you fight for your rights.

Where Does the Social Security Application Hearing Take Place?

Social Security disability lawyers say that hearings usually take place at a Social Security office, but very often the judge is not physically present. Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability Lawyers explain that hearings by video conference are common. Social Security attorneys explain this often happens if the judge lives in an outlying area and does not wish to travel to an office. This may also be more convenient for you, according to our San Jose and Fremont Social Security attorneys, as the nearest video location may be closer than the regular Social Security office. Disability lawyers say that, although face-to-face interaction is preferable, our Social Security Disability attorneys have extensive experience representing disabled clients at video hearings in San Jose and Fremont .

San Jose and Fremont Social Security Attorneys Outline Possible Questions

Social Security lawyers explain that a judge will want to know what your day is like as a disabled person. In the experience of our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys some common questions include your ability to get out of bed, stand, sit walk, climb stairs, bend and lift. Social Security disability lawyers say the judge will also ask about any pain you experience doing these physical actions. Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys advise clients to answer clearly and honestly. The hearing is your first and possibly your only opportunity, according to San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys, to express the nature of your disability in your own words.

Should a Social Security Disability Lawyer be with Me at the Hearing?

A San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorney from David Allen & Associates is your advocate at the Social Security disability hearing. Lawyers know that the majority of case resolutions occur at the hearing with the help of a skilled Social Security attorney. When appropriate, our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability lawyers bring medical or vocational experts to give testimony about your disabling condition. Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security disability lawyers also recommend that you ask family and friends to testify about their experiences of your disability.

Feel Confident at Your Social Security Application Hearing with the Support of Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability Lawyers

For the past 45 years, the Social Security Disability attorneys at David Allen & Associates has had a 90 percent success rate in helping people receive approval for benefits at SSA hearings. Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability lawyers know that, without experienced legal representation, many people are denied benefits from Social Security. Our San Jose and Fremont Social Security Disability attorneys fully understand the process and evidence needed to successfully acquire Social Security disability benefits. Lawyers at David Allen & Associates are specialists in the demanding arena of Social Security disability. Attorneys can confidently guide clients to a successful outcome in their claim for Social Security disability benefits. Lawyers at David Allen & Associates further assure clients that we work aggressively on their behalf – and at no charge should we fail to acquire your Social Security disability benefits. Our attorneys look forward to helping you. Please, Contact us online or call us at 877-876-4800 to make an appointment for a free consultation with an expert San Jose and Fremont Social Security disability attorney.