El Paso, Texas Social Security Disability Insurance Claims Process  

Guiding You Through the Claims Process to Seek Optimal Results

The Social Security Disability Insurance claims process can be lengthy, confusing, and filled with complexities. For many disabled workers, this process is exhausting. However, working with an attorney can help clarify the process and help the claimant receive maximum benefits.

For more information about the SSDI claims process, contact the El Paso, Texas Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin by calling 915-532-1111. Our lawyers offer free consultations.

The Social Security Disability Insurance Claims Process

Our El Paso, Texas law firm represents claimants in the various stages of the Social Security Disability Insurance claims process:

• Application - First, the applicant completes an extensive application. The application must include medical information explaining the disability and its daily impact. This must be provided by a doctor. In most cases, the determination is made within 6 months. The majority of claims are denied at this level.
• Reconsideration - If the claim was denied, the applicant can appeal the decision at the reconsideration level. The decision to approve or deny benefits through SSDI is made by the Social Security Administration.
• Administrative hearing - If the reconsideration is denied, the applicant can make a second appeal which is handled in an administrative hearing. At this level, the decision to approve or deny benefits is made by an administrative law judge.
• Appeals council - If the second appeal is denied at the administrative hearing level, the process moves up to be reviewed by the appeals council. This council will look to see if any legal points were missed at the administrative hearing.
• Federal district court - The final level of appeal is in federal court. However, if the federal district court denies the claim, it can be sent back for an additional administrative hearing.

How Can an Attorney Help me?

If you are applying for Social Security Disability benefits, keep in mind the majority of claims are initially denied. Even during the various stages of appeals, many claims are denied. However, working with a lawyer at any stage of the process will improve your chances of receiving benefits. At the Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, our lawyers:

• Know the process of applying for SSDI benefits
• Have experience appealing denied claims
• Can handle the procedural process of proceeding with a claim
• Can help you receive a proper medical assessment of your disability
• Can guide you through the entire claims and/or appeals process

"You'll be Taken Care of"

If you are a disabled worker seeking SSDI or SSI benefits, our El Paso, Texas attorneys can guide you through the Social Security Disability claims process. We will seek the best outcome in your case - you will be taken care of.

Contact our El Paso, Texas office for a free consultation.

Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin
1300 N. El Paso Street
El Paso, Texas 79902
Phone: 915-532-1111
Fax: 915-533-5835
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Law Offices of Michael J. Gopin, in El Paso, Texas, represents clients throughout Southwest Texas (TX) and New Mexico (NM), including communities such as Las Cruces, Alamogordo, Mission, Odessa, Ruidoso, Fort Stockton, Deming, the Sun City, Midland, Albuquerque, Santa Fe, Deming, Silver City, Las Cruces County, Otero County, Dona Ana County, Ector County, and El Paso County.