Information Concerning Social Security Disability Claims

Dealing with a Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claim without the advice of an experienced attorney can be mistake. It is the job of the Whitesell Law Office in Nashville, Tennessee, and Fulton, Kentucky, to represent you throughout each stage of a Social Security Disability or SSI claim. We will answer questions you have about these areas:

• What benefits are available? After being injured, you really need to know what benefits are available for you. We will advise you about the benefits, and what you need to do to apply for them.
• Initial applications Applying for Social Security benefits can be confusing. In order to ensure you receive a fair hearing, you should hire us to file your application.
• Initial denial and reconsideration The fact is that many claims will be denied initially. It is our job to appeal those claims and fight for a fair hearing.
• Spinal problem disability claims Back and spinal cord problems are extremely difficult to deal with. It is our job to ensure you file the right claims to get the benefits you deserve.
• Mental disorder disability claims A mental disorder can be just as disabling as a physical one. Our firm's founding lawyer can file a claim on your behalf for your mental illness.
• Over 50 disability claims The older you get, the harder it is to return to work with a chronic illness or injury. We file claims on behalf of people 50 years and older.
• Your medical records One of the most critical things to do when applying for benefits is to obtain the appropriate medical evidence. We can gather the evidence from your doctor for you.
• Should you work? This is a personalized decision that each person needs to make. We will advise you about the risks and benefits of going back to work.
• What is a disability? The law has very strict guidelines when it comes to receiving Social Security disability benefits. We can educate you about them and how your disability fits into those guidelines.

To learn more about any of these areas, visit our Social Security Disability information center to learn. For a free initial consultation about your claim, contact the Whitesell Law Office.