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Our goal as a disability law firm is to be a resource for our clients from start to finish. The Burnett Driskill legal team works hard to provide you with the tools and support you need to feel comfortable and confident going forward with your case.
The social security administration provides retirement benefits, but it also provides a disability program for workers who are injured and no longer able to work. If this is you, you know that the disability claims process begins with an initial application. Unfortunately, The Social Security Administration denies over 60% of these initial claims. If your application has been denied, you should know you are entitled to an independent and thorough review and a hearing in front of an administrative law judge.
This hearing might seem daunting, but The Burnett Driskill team is committed to helping prepare you for what you might expect. Before your hearing, the judge will have reviewed your medical records and there is no audience so you can feel safe knowing your medical history will be kept private and confidential. In the room, there will be The Administrative Law Judge, an expert to speak about jobs, an assistant to the judge that records the hearing, you and your representative. Occasionally the administrative law judge will ask for an expert on your medical conditions to be present as well.
You will be sworn in and asked a series of introductory questions about your everyday life and your work history. At this time, you will also be given a chance to present any new medical evidence.
This hearing is not a typical courtroom experience. It is your chance to explain your medical conditions and why you are no longer able to work. To prepare for this opportunity it is crucial that you follow your doctor’s recommendations, continue to participate in medical treatment, and have an attorney support you throughout the process.
No case is the same and we are more than willing to answer any further questions you might have. Our legal team has years of experience in helping people get the benefits they deserve. If you would like to have a further conversation about your social security hearing call us at (816) 844-3401 to set up a free consultation.