Has Your SSDI Claim Been Denied? Talk to a Board-Certified Disability Specialist.
At Schmidt, Kirby & Sullivan, we have decades of experience in helping people whose Social Security disability insurance claims have been denied. In fact, we have assisted more than 12,000 people with their claims, which means there is not much we haven't seen. It does not mean, however, that we will take a cookie-cutter approach to your case.
We understand that each situation has its own set of unique facts and circumstances. If there is one common thread, it is this: You have worked hard, and you have earned those benefits. When you need them, we will work hard to make sure you receive them.
If your Social Security disability insurance claim has already been denied, call us for help. The attorneys at our firm have decades of Social Security experience and we also have the only board-certified disability specialist* in southwest Missouri. To schedule a free initial consultation with an experienced SSDI attorney, call us 417-882-2828 or 800-345-0535, toll free, or contact us by e-mail.
What You Need to Know About Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance:
While Social Security disability insurance is a right, there is a specific set of criteria that you must meet to be eligible. Those include:
- That you can no longer work because of a mental or physical impairment that has lasted or is expected to last continuously for a 12-month period.
- That your condition is in the list of severe impairments.
- That your condition has made it impossible do the work that you had done for over the past 15 years, or;
- That your impairment prevents you from doing any other type of work based on your age, work experience, education or skills.
If you meet those criteria, it is to your benefit to seek help from a lawyer with experience in filing initial Social Security disability insurance claims, and who can help you by securing documentation and completing the necessary forms.
Why Was My Claim Denied?
Most initial SSDI claims are denied. The most common reasons (assuming you met the criteria as spelled out above) are that the initial form was filled out incorrectly, or that the information was incomplete. Navigating the labyrinth of regulations, learning the language, and compiling and filing all the requisite documentation can be an overwhelming task. At our law firm, we have helped many people get their claims reconsidered and successfully appealed.
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 our Springfield office 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.
