Initial Applications

Social Security Disability Application Attorney

The process of applying for Social Security Disability benefits can be a long and confusing one if you decide not to hire an experienced attorney. Without the advice of a lawyer who has been through this process before, an application for disability insurance benefits may seem almost impossible. At the Whitesell Law Office, we help people fill out their applications over the phone or in person. Contact our office in either Nashville, Tennessee, or Fulton, Kentucky, for a free initial consultation concerning how to apply for benefits.

Here are some facts that you need to know about a Social Security Disability application:

• You can call a Social Security Administration (SSA) representative at 1-800-772-1213 to set up an interview, or you can visit your local SSA office to file your application.
• If you believe you are disabled and will be unable to work for at least one year, you may fill out an application for disability insurance benefits.
• It is generally recommended, while not required, that you hire an attorney to guide you through the initial application.

Even if you have a decent grasp on the claims process, filling out a Social Security Disability application can still be challenging. There are many technical forms and procedures to navigate. You can hire an experienced lawyer to ensure that you document your disability properly.

Many people do not understand the best way to describe their disability on an application. Some underestimate their illnesses or injuries because they just want to get back to work. This is a mistake, because what you put on your application may be used against you by the government.

Before filling out your Social Security Disability application incorrectly, you should contact the Whitesell Law Office for a free initial consultation.

• Spinal Injuries

  Back and spinal cord injuries make even office work almost unbearable to endure. What may seem like a minor inconvenience one day may turn into an incapacitating injury the next.

• Mental Disorders

  Mental disorders and health issues can make going to work nearly impossible. You may be eligible to collect Social Security disability benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) if you suffer from a disabling mental illness.

• Chronic Pain

  If you are suffering from an injury or illness that causes you such pain that you are unable to work, you may have a claim for Social Security disability benefits.

• Rheumatoid Arthritis

  Rheumatoid arthritis is an extremely painful and debilitating condition that can make everyday tasks nearly impossible to perform.

• Fibromyalgia

  Fibromyalgia Syndrome (FMS) is a serious condition that involves significant pain and near constant fatigue.

• Hepatitis C

  Severe cases of Hepatitis C can result in liver disease and can cause a variety of potentially debilitating symptoms that makes performing everyday tasks and work functions extremely difficult.

• Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder

  While most commonly associated with military personnel, post-traumatic stress disorder can impact people from all walks of life as a result of many different kinds of experiences.

• Headaches

  Chronic headache sufferers are dealing with a condition that can be debilitating to the point of an inability to function. When headaches are severe enough that you are unable to work, you may be able to collect Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits.

• Chronic Fatigue

  Chronic Fatigue Syndrome (CFS) sufferers are physically and mentally exhausted the majority of the time. Other symptoms can include memory and concentration problems, joint and muscle pain, sore throat and pain in the lymph nodes.

• Multiple Sclerosis

  Multiple sclerosis is a disease that impacts the brain and spinal cord. In many cases, the effects of multiple sclerosis make it nearly impossible for victims to perform even the most basic tasks.

• Lupus

  Lupus is a condition that is referred to as an autoimmune disease which causes your immune system to attack healthy tissues rather than damaged ones. There are times when the symptoms of lupus can be so debilitating that the victim is not able to work.

• Cancer

  Anyone who has ever been diagnosed with cancer, or knows someone who has, understands what an aggressive and debilitating disease it can be.

• Depression & Bipolar Disorder

  The feelings of hopelessness or pessimism that come with depression or the dramatic mood swings in people suffering from bipolar disorder can make it nearly impossible to stay focused long enough to complete even the most basic daily tasks.

• Lung Disease

  From asthma to chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), lung disease has the potential to leave its victims unable to function normally or perform basic job related tasks.

• Coronary Disease

  People dealing with coronary conditions like congestive heart failure and artery diseases can have a very hard time accomplishing even the most basic tasks on a daily basis.

• Diabetes

  Diabetes is a serious condition that affects millions of Americans. The condition can lead to serious nerve damage, vision problems and kidney failure that can make it nearly impossible to function normally.