Preparing for a SSI Hearing

Having your SSI case denied at the initial and reconsideration levels is scary. The next step is to request a SSI hearing. If you are not working with an attorney for your SSI hearing you may want to consider doing so. The earlier a social security disability attorney gets involved in the earlier the process can be affected.

Attorneys can make a difference: Statistics have shown that claimants have much better chances of winning their SSI claim when a SSI attorney or legal representative is helping with the case. Most often attorneys will accept social security disability income cases under the contingency that a fee is only required unless you win your case. This means there no up front fees.

Attorneys help build your SSI claim: Filing the proper paperwork is part of the battle. To present your case you will want to also provide doctor notes about your disability. In addition, you should be able to provide your theory of disability in under three sentences.

Receiving SSI Disability back payments: It is important to know that you may receive back SSI benefits from the date you became disabled, but these benefits are capped at one year before the date you filed for social security disability benefits.


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