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If your application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD) benefits was denied, you may still appeal the decision through the Social Security Administration (SSA).

Jackson disability lawyer Michael Hartup has extensive experience helping disabled Tennessee residents successfully appeal denied SSD claims. If you live in the greater Jackson, TN, area and believe your application for SSD benefits was wrongfully denied, please call The Law Offices of Michael Hartup today at 731-513-5284 or contact us online for a free consultation.

Tennessee disability lawyer Michael Hartup is featured in a new Ask the Expert segment on Jackson’s 39 News.

More than half of all initial applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSD/SSDI) benefits are denied each year, according to data from the Social Security Administration (SSA).

During the process of applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits, the Social Security Administration (SSA) will require you to fill out a number of forms in order to gather information about how your disability impacts your so-called “activities of daily living.”

The unfortunate truth is that most initial applications for Social Security Disability (SSD) and veterans disability benefits are denied. However, many issues with denied claims can be addressed with the help of a knowledgeable disability lawyer, who can guide you through the application or appeals process.

The short answer is: No, you are not required to hire an attorney to apply for Social Security Disability (SSD) or disability benefits administered by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).

But having an experienced disability lawyer on your side has advantages. The application processes for SSD and veterans disability benefits can be confusing, and a majority of applicants who are otherwise eligible for benefits are denied upon their initial application due to procedural mistakes. Continue reading “Do I Need a Lawyer to File for Disability Benefits?”