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Allow Pond Lehocky Disability to represent you!
Those who applied for SSDI were awarded benefits nearly 3 times the rate than those without a rep. This is per the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO).
Don’t wait to file.
If you are out of work because of your medical conditions, apply now. The SSDI process can take a very long time. From the moment you apply to the time you receive your first decision, you could wait six months or longer. If you are denied, depending on your state, you may have to wait another six months before you can request a hearing. By the time it is all said and done, you could be waiting up to three years for a hearing. That is why you should never hesitate to apply and should call us now!
Make sure you list all of your impairments and doctors on your application.
If you don’t list a medical condition or a doctor on your application, this can hurt you. The SSA will neither consider your injury nor order that doctor’s records. At Pond Lehocky Disability, we have staff members who will file the application for you. We are trained to make sure that nothing is missing that could cause your case to be denied prematurely.
Get a physician’s care for your medical impairments.
Medical treatment is not only necessary for your health but is also critical in your SSDI claim. Without medical records, the adjudicator or judge cannot decide whether you are disabled. You will most likely be denied.
If you have insurance, you must make sure you are getting treatment for your conditions. Medical specialist treatment is also important. If you have a heart problem, a cardiologist’s records will be crucial to your claim.
Make sure you are seeing the specialist who specifically treats your medical condition. We at Pond Lehocky Disability know that getting medical insurance is extremely difficult. This leaves many of our clients without options.
If you do not have medical insurance, the next best option is to find a local clinic. Make sure you are visiting as much as possible.
Don’t give up!
Although initial claims are denied almost 70% of the time, you cannot let that stop you. Our greatest success is at the hearing level before a judge. If you are denied, do not give up. Appealing that decision is your best option. Pond Lehocky Disability can help and will fight for you.
