Social security benefits What experts say
If you believe you are eligible for certain benefits and have not been approved, you may wish to seek counsel from a social security attorney. Q: Do you need a social security attorney if you plan to appeal your claim? A: You do not need a social security attorney to apply for disability insurance, have your case reconsidered or appeal for a hearing. If your initial application is denied and you plan to appeal for reconsideration, however, you may wish to hire a lawyer. Most cases that are reconsidered are denied and are then appealed to be heard before an administrative judge. Most cases that are approved after they are heard before a judge are represented by a social security attorney.