The Benefits of a Social Security Disability Attorney in West Virginia
According to the Social Security Administration, as of December 2010, 7 percent or more of the West Virginia population were active beneficiaries of Social Security Disability (SSD). But with an approximate initial claim denial rate of 65 percent nationwide, even the Social Security Administration (SSA) recommends retaining legal support to help individuals through the complex application and appeals processes. The experienced Social Security Disability attorneys at Cyrus & Adkins in West Virginia have over 60 years of combined experience helping guide qualified disabled individuals toward the benefits they deserve.
How we help throughout the application and appeals processes
Between 2009 and 2010 the number of SSD applications nationwide increased by 6.76 percent to almost three million, each one requiring a careful review by the SSA to determine which claims to accept—and which claims to deny. Each of our West Virginia Social Security Disability attorneys understands the details of the process. Our clients benefit in the following ways:
- Accurate claims: Due to the vast number of claims, virtually any error or lack of detail in the initial claim can result in denial. We have a social security consultant on staff with more than a decade of experience as an SSA claims representative to help increase the chances for success by fully developing all information in accordance with the requirements of the application process.
- Assistance with appeals: Even with experienced legal assistance, the SSA can still deny your initial claim. Our in-house social security consultant has almost two decades of experience as Hearing Office Director with the Social Security Office of Hearings & Appeals. We know how to analyze the reasons for initial rejection and develop the information required to overturn the initial decision. We stay with you throughout all necessary levels of the process, including a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge and a subsequent request for review by the Appeals Council.
We have experience in all phases of the SSD process, and we are dedicated advocates on your behalf throughout the process.
