Assisting you in qualifying for Social Security disability benefits
Before You File a Social Security Disability Claim
We know you’d rather be healthy and working but understand that may no longer be possible for you. That’s why we will:
- Discuss your situation with you at no charge.
- Determine if you should pursue a disability claim.
- Answer technical and procedural questions about Social Security programs.
During the Claims Process
Our goal at Expert Advantage® is to assist you in qualifying for disability benefits as soon as possible from the comfort of your own home. That why we will:
- Act as your representative with the Social Security Administration.
- Manage all notices and correspondence for you.
- Complete all forms for you.
- Identify, obtain, and submit overlooked medical and other evidence critical to your claim.
- Develop complex medical and vocational claim strategies to make certain that you get the benefits you deserve.
- Track and meet all deadlines for claims submissions and appeals filing.
- Contact your doctors to obtain medical records and completed forms documenting your functional limitations.
- Know when a Consultative Examination would be helpful and when SSA should pay for it.
- Schedule independent examinations from medical experts when necessary to strengthen your claim.
- Review your Social Security file, reach conclusions on actions taken, and evaluate the need for further records and evidence.
- Provide you with regular reports on the status of your claim.
If a Hearing is Required
Unfortunately, many claims require an appearance before an administrative law judge. Expert Advantage® staff has made thousands of these appearances. To make sure that you benefit from our years of experience we will:
- Assist you in traveling to the hearing site.
- Arrange for friends, family, or medical providers to testify at your hearing if it will strengthen your claim.
- Hold a conference with you to help you know what to expect at the hearing.
- Appear by your side to represent you during the hearing.
- Assist you throughout the hearing in understanding the procedures and questions asked of you.
- Supply the judge with a written summary of the evidence supporting your disability claim.
- Protect your right to a fair and impartial hearing by objecting to improper evidence and procedures.
- Interview you at the hearing so that the judge has a complete understanding of your disabilities.
- Interview your witnesses to assist them in providing the judge with a complete understanding of your disabilities.
- Cross-examine adverse medical and vocational witnesses at your hearing.
- Help you obtain reimbursement for your travel costs if the hearing site is far from your home.
- Hold a conference with you after the hearing so you know what to expect next.
After Benefits are Awarded
Once your disability benefits are awarded we will:
- Maximize your benefits by ensuring that the Social Security Administration establishes the earliest possible date for the onset of your disabling condition or conditions.
- Make sure that you receive all the Social Security Disability benefits to which you are entitled.
