Social Security

Filing for Social Security benefits is not a process for the fainthearted. The process is a long, sometimes arduous one. Many applicants who file on their own are discouraged by the first denial they receive. However, statistically speaking, the majority of claims filed are denied at the initial stage.

There are then several appellate levels which must then be engaged in, to attempt to receive a favorable decision: the appeal for reconsideration and the request for a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge.

Every step in this adjudication and administration is of course time and resource consuming; meaning that well-crafted submissions at the lower levels of the process can be crucial to getting the financial help to those the most in need. And keeping in mind that what has previously been filed in a Social Security Disability case also becomes part of the record and is considered during any appellate proceeding, the importance of having a concise and directed initial filing cannot be overstated.

Many people think they should wait until certain conditions occur or benchmarks are reached before they file for benefits. However, given the amount of time the entire process takes, waiting might lead to a financial situation from which you might never recover.

At LaMonica, Coleman & Martello we have made the successful filing of Social Security claims for deserving candidates one of the core competencies of our practice. We use our expertise to get those who need it most the assistance they need.