Representation Archives - Disability Specialists

Advocating for the Disabled Community on the National Stage

May 9, 2019 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Advocating for the Disabled Community on the National Stage; current initiatives by the National Association for Disability Representatives (NADR) In April, I spent time in San Antonio, Texas with a couple of hundred other NADR members whom I consider family. We spent three days collaborating and tackling several areas of concern regarding…

Why do I need a Social Security Disability Representative?

March 18, 2019March 18, 2019 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

The Social Security Administration (SSA) is responsible for one of the largest and most complex programs within the Federal Government[efn_note]https://www.ssa.gov/history/ssa/ssa2000chapter1.html[/efn_note]. Having a knowledgeable Disability Representative to help guide a claimant through this process can be critical to ensuring a favorable outcome. Successfully navigating the process of applying for benefits generally…

What to expect at the hearing.

January 4, 2019January 4, 2019 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

To have a hearing with an administrative law judge, an individual must have been denied at the initial level and reconsideration level and then filed a Request for Hearing. The hearings are typically scheduled in the order that they are received and as an administrative law judge and a date/time…

My Hearing Is Scheduled: What Questions Will I Be Asked? What Should I Say?

October 2, 2018October 19, 2018 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

You are placed under oath at the beginning of your hearing. Therefore the most important advice regarding testimony is, to-be honest. If your testimony is not consistent with the medical record, it will be given very little or no weight in the determination. You don’t want to exaggerate or fabricate,…

What is a “Consultative Exam”?

July 23, 2018 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

What is a “Consultative Exam” and why is Social Security asking that I attend one? Consultative exam (CE) are either physical and/or mental health appointments you are required to attend as part of your Social Security Disability application process. These exams are not conducted by doctors who work for the…

Why would I choose a Disability Representative over a lawyer?

March 12, 2018March 12, 2018 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

We, at Disability Specialists, strive to deliver the best customer service possible. When you call our office, you will reach a live person. Every effort is made to answer your question without putting you through to voicemail. Disability Specialists can help you with your claim at every step of the…

The Representative Payee

February 23, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

More than 7 million people who receive monthly Social Security Disability Insurance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits need help managing their money. Many who collect Social Security Administration (SSA) disability benefits are mentally ill, addicted to alcohol or drugs, or have reached a point in their illness where they…

The Role of the Representative

January 9, 2015January 9, 2015 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

If you are applying for disability benefits under the Social Security Administration (SSA), then you may be wondering whether you need representation to assist you with your claim. Although there is no requirement that you be represented (with the exception of an appeal to the federal court), it may be…

Representative Compensation

November 15, 2014 by Disability Specialists

Disability Specialists

Lawyers and non-attorney representatives for Social Security Administration (SSA) disability claimants are limited by the SSA to 25% of the past-due benefits, up to a maximum of $6,000. If no back-dated benefits are awarded, your representative will not receive a fee. If a claim requires multiple hearings or an appeal…