Social Security Disability Lawyer in Silver Spring, Maryland

Let a SSDI Attorney Help You File For Disability Benefits

What happens after you file a disability claim? The process can be slow, but being aware of the stages of how a disability claim is handled can help you plan out your next step with the help of a disability lawyer. Since many disability claims are denied at the first level, knowing what is required and what happens next assists you in gathering the right information and submitting it, increasing your chances of an approval of your disability claim. Claimants with representation from the beginning have been shown to have a higher approval rate.
The SSA Offices for Silver Spring, Maryland are located:  


Or call the Social Security Administration’s national toll-free number at 1-800-772-1213.
Once your disability claim is filed with your local SSA office, it is sent to the office in your state that handles disability determination, known in  most states as the DDS, or Disability Determinations Service. At the DDS, your application is assigned to a DE, or Disability Examiner. When the DE receives your file, your medical records are requested from the medical providers you have listed on the application. Therefore, it’s very important that the information you include on the application for disability benefits is complete and current.
At this point, the DE has no choice but to wait for the medical records from your health care providers to arrive, as a decision cannot be made without medical evidence. This can take weeks or even months, depending on how quickly the records are mailed back to the DE. In the meantime, the DE may contact you, your neighbors or family members to ask about your disability and how it limits your ADL (Activities of Daily Living) but the major decision about your case will not be made until the medical information is received. A disability attorney can assist you here, by keeping track of the information requested and making sure it is sent in on a timely basis.

Silver Spring Disability Benefits
Since the wait for medical records of Silver Spring residents can take weeks or even months, your disability attorney may suggest your medical records be requested and gathered before you even send in the initial application, to be included. This may speed up the decision process a great deal, and your disability lawyer can be invaluable in tracking down all the medical evidence you need and organizing it in such a way as to present a strong and compelling case.
A Silver Spring disability lawyer or disability advocate is an expert in knowing what the SSA is looking for in terms of medical evidence to support your disability claim. This inside edge can make all the difference between a winning disability claim and a denial. No fees are charged unless you win your claim, which makes this a great option without taking any money out of your pocket.
Free or Reduced Cost Medical Care

The prohibitive costs of health care, especially in the face of a lost job or medical benefits, can keep people from seeking regular medical treatment. These following facilities can help:

Other Silver Spring Services and Disability Benefits
Silver Spring residents can find assistance with issues concerning disabilities and the services and benefits offered at the following agencies:


Our office represents clients in Silver Spring, Wheaton, Kensington, Adelphia, Takoma Park, Garrett Park, Chevy Chase, Bethesda, College Park, Berwyn Heights, University Park, Beltsville, Spencerville, Burtonsville, Glen Echo, Riverdale, Brentwood, Rockville, Sandy Spring, Greenbelt and surrounding areas.