Can I request my non-attorney representative to send me a copy of the medical records they have obtained thus far?

Contact an experienced attorney ASAP. They can take over your case, if they are willing. They can get your records for you. It is that simple. If...

As an example. I use a fee agreement for these cases that requires $3000-4000 to be placed in my trust account up front. If we win, I ask the ALJ...

Would this be considered a disability by the ADA due to my impaired ability to communicate with others?

Its not illegal discrimination if you can't do the job with a reasonable accommodation. If you are as impaired as you say, you can't be...

What do I do?

ask your current lawyer if he/she can send you to someone in Oregon to take over. If that doesn't work look for an Oregon attorney on AVVO.

You have a right to a supplemental hearing. Your attorney can try to work up the case more, maybe contact your psychiatrist directly, and not...

Has anyone ever had a claim approved by the social security appeals council?

Yes. But, normally I see remand orders when a decision is vacated. There is no way to predict when the AC will just reverse a decision.

Why is SS so loathe to grant disability when it is so desperately needed, and what can I do to help my case?

I agree with the other attorneys. But, you should have tried to get opinions from your old PCP before they left. Maybe it is still possible? Your...

I want to apply for disability but dont want my past mental health records exposed can I pursue this while protectingmy privacy?

You do have to reveal all relevant evidence. You need to talk to an experienced attorney to get help determining whether the evidence needs to be...

Do I need a social security disability lawyer???

The simple answer is, YES you should get an experienced local attorney. When you contact one ask him/her to explain the significance of a left...

Would the dept. of Justice get involved in social security claims where there is evidence of discrimination?

Your appeal is handled at the AC level. That is a mutually exclusive action. You can claim abuse of discretion when filing a request for review...

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