Do you have to apply for social security and be denied before you can seek counsel?

No. It is a good idea to consult an attorney even before you file for benefits. Sometimes attorneys take the case at the outset of the claim.

I filed for social security 12_16_2016 and disability I haven't heard nothing yet

It can take several months to receive a decision. There is no regulation requiring them to issue a determination within a set time.

Social security letter

It is hard to advise what the letter from SSA could be referring to without knowing if you have been working and if so, how long, etc. There are...

The standard regulated fee by SSA is 25% of the past due benefits up to $6,000.00, whichever is less. The fee arrangement is a contingency fee...

More information concerning your case, type of appeal, and type of denial received, would be necessary to properly assess what exactly happened. ...

You should contact a lawyer who handles long term disability cases. A lawyer will be able to tell you if your case has merit and help you with...

Would an attorney be recommended if I need to apply for SSDI in Texas?

Yes. An attorney that is experienced in social security law could help win the case due to his/her knowledge of the law especially now when it is...

The SSA-821 Work Activity report is used to explain any earnings showing after the alleged onset date of disability. When filing your application...

Is filing disability for partial foot amputation a waste of my time or can an disability lawyer help me?

You should file for disability. There are two types of programs available from the government to help people who are disabled. While there are...