Benefits Denied: Hiring A Lawyer To Help You Appeal This Decision In Your Disability Insurance Claim

The process of applying for disability can take several months or even longer from the date of your initial application until the point where you receive a decision regarding your claim. Consequently, it is not hard to understand why so many people are left feeling hopelessly defeated if, after all the time spent waiting for the benefits they so desperately need, they end up receiving a notice that says their benefits have been denied. If you have found yourself in this position, you should know that a disability insurance lawyer may be able to help you appeal the decision and ultimately help you secure the benefits that you need. 

Preparing Yourself For An Administrative Hearing

It is easy to let your nerves get the best of you in stressful situations, especially when you don't know what to expect. This is precisely what happens to many people when being questioned by the judge overseeing their administrative hearing. As a result of the stress and anxiety that many people experience in this situation, they find that they are not able to effectively present their case and ultimately end up failing to be successful in their appeal.

Hiring a disability lawyer to help you through the appeals process can eliminate this issue. By taking the time to prepare you for the hearing, your lawyer can help ensure that you know exactly what type of questions you will be asked and how you should respond to each of these questions. With this knowledge in hand, not only will you experience far less stress but you will also greatly improve your chances of a successful appeal as well.

Preparing The Necessary Documentation

In addition to your testimony, you will need to provide the administrative judge with documentation that supports your claim of disability. Your lawyer will be able to help you collect the necessary documentation from your doctors and other care providers. Your attorney will also be able to draft a legal brief to submit to the judge along with your medical evidence to explain exactly how it is that this document demonstrates that your disability insurance claim meets the standard for approval. 

Securing Expert Testimony

If expert testimony is needed in addition to medical documentation in order to effectively make your case for disability insurance benefits, your lawyer will be able to help you secure the testimony of qualified experts. Your lawyer will also be able to effectively cross-examine any experts that the disability administration chooses to have testify as part of the appeal process.

If your disability insurance claim was denied, talk to a lawyer for help.