Social Security Disability
In order to receive social security disability benefits, you must prove to the Social Security Administration that you are unable to perform your former job or any other, because of your disabilities. As well, your disabilities must be expected to last at least 12 months or longer.
Unfortunately, the application process for receiving social security disability benefits can be very difficult and often results in rejection for most applicants. Many people are forced to appeal the social security administration’s decision multiple times and are often required to appear before a judge in a court hearing. This process can take years and expenses that many disabled individuals are already without.
After receiving a denial letter from the Social Security Administration, there is a very limited window of time to hire an attorney in defense of your legal right to receive social security disability benefits. If you have applied for Social Security Disability and been denied, or have questions regarding your eligibility, we encourage you to contact one of our social security attorneys as soon as possible.
By obtaining an experienced Social Security Disability attorney with Brumbaugh, Mu & King, P.A., you will have a knowledgeable legal professional on your side who understands the complex process of social security disability.
Our firm’s goal is to see you awarded with the benefits you deserve as swiftly as possible, from the time you were first disabled and into the expected future. Upon hiring one of our social security attorneys, Brumbaugh, Mu & King, P.A. will immediately begin filing your appeal and providing the medical proof needed to win your social security disability benefits.
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How To Apply For Social Security Disability
You can apply for Social Security Disability benefits through the local Social Security office or at their national toll-free number (800-772-1213) immediately after the disability occurs. The disability must be expected to last 12 months to receive benefits.
You will need the following documents when applying for Social Security Disability:
- An original or certified copy of your birth certificate.
- Social Security numbers of all persons applying for benefits (your spouse and children).
- Dates of any prior marriages if your spouse is applying for benefits.
- Documentation of earnings for the past 12 months (a copy of your W-2, federal tax return, last pay stub, or a statement from your employer).
- Names, addresses, and phone numbers of doctors, hospitals or clinics that have treated you.
- Medical records and dates of treatment of doctors, hospitals or clinics.
- A list of all medications you are currently taking.
North Carolina Social Security Lawyers, Brumbaugh, Mu & King, P.A. can assist you with filing the appropriate documentation with the Social Security Administration. If you have filed for Social Security Disability benefits on your own and have been denied, we can assist you with filing a request for reconsideration. This must be done within 60 days of your denial of benefits. Unfortunately, many applicants do get denied on their first request for Social Security Disability benefits. If Social Security should deny the request for reconsideration, you may request a hearing. You have 60 days to file a request for a hearing at the local Social Security office.
It is not necessary to have an attorney when filing for Social Security Disability benefits but is recommended. The Social Security Administration's own statistics show that people who have legal representation are more likely to receive benefits.
Additional information available in our firm's Main FAQ & Social Security Disability FAQ!