Dealing With Denied Social Security Benefits
Has your initial Social Security claim been denied? There is no need to panic; the fact is, the vast majority of initial claims are denied. Nonetheless, dealing with the Social Security Administration and getting you the benefits to which you are entitled takes knowledge, skill and experience.
At the Springfield, Missouri, law firm of Schmidt, Kirby & Sullivan, you get the benefit of working with attorneys who have won thousands of denied Social Security and long-term disability claims, as well as the only board-certified disability specialist* in southwest Missouri.
Get the benefits you have earned: Call us at 417-882-2828 or 800-345-0535, toll free, or contact us by e-mail to schedule a free initial consultation.
Getting Claims Approved
Social Security is not a hand-out. It is something earned through years of hard work and something into which you have paid. When you have a legitimate claim — when you can no longer work because of injury, illness, or another chronic medical condition — you have the right to make a Social Security disability insurance, or SSDI, claim. Likewise, if you are disabled, or if you have a mentally or physically impaired child, and you have limited financial means, you may have a lawful Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim. Our skilled lawyers can help seek approved of your claims by:
- Collecting and reviewing your medical records
- Procuring additional medical evaluations, if deemed necessary
- Working with long term disability insurance/third-party claims
- Building a strategically strong, and legally sound case on your behalf
Contact Us to Schedule a Consultation
It costs you nothing to have an initial conversation with one of our attorneys to discuss your Social Security needs. To schedule your consultation, please contact us by e-mail or call us at 471-882-2828 or 800-345-0535, toll free.
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* Attorney Dennis O'Dell is Certified by the National Board of Social Security Advocacy, a program accredited by the National Bar Association.






