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Social Security Disability (SSDI) Representation

When life changes due to a disabling medical condition and you are no longer able to work, our team of experienced Client Advocates helps you get the SSDI benefits you are entitled to.

When you work with Starr Disability Advocates, our team of experienced Client Advocates is here to help you understand the SSDI process, as well as how this works with your current long-term disability (LTD) benefits.

Social Security Disability Claim Form
Social Security Disability Claim Form

Social Security Disability (SSDI) Representation

When life changes due to a disabling medical condition and you are no longer able to work, our team of experienced Client Advocates helps you get the SSDI benefits you are entitled to.

When you work with Starr Disability Advocates, our team of experienced Client Advocates is here to help you understand the SSDI process, as well as how this works with your current long-term disability (LTD) benefits.

How We Help

We help people apply for SSI and SSDI disability benefits and when needed not only appeal their decisions but also represent them at hearing with an Administrative Law Judge.

Guidance and Support, Every Step of the Way2021-09-09T21:39:06+00:00

Applying for Social Security Disability can be a long and complicated process. Our team of experienced client advocates is here to help you every step of the way.

We are here for you throughout the complex approval process. We take pride in our fast and favorable awards, and our compassionate client advocates work quickly and directly on your behalf.

Medical Records Submission2021-09-09T21:37:41+00:00

If you are required to attend a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), we will prepare your case file on your behalf with all pertinent information.

The ALJ who will be reviewing your case will have a comprehensive overview of your situation and will be able to make an informed decision. This includes presenting medical evidence on your disabling condition(s). We will contact your doctors to obtain updated medical records and our Advocates will submit them on your behalf.

Representation at Hearings2021-09-10T00:01:43+00:00

We work nationwide team as experienced disability advocates.

The majority of our clients do not have to attend a hearing in front of an ALJ, but if your case reaches the hearing level we will help you prepare since we are familiar with the preferred procedures of local hearing offices.

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Disability Application Process

While many who are initially denied benefits should appeal, the appeals process is often difficult and time consuming. If you have not previously sought the assistance of a Social Security disability advocate, it is strongly advised you do so when you seek appeal. There are four stages of the disability application process we can help you with:

Initial Application2021-09-09T21:23:22+00:00

During this stage, the applicant will complete their initial application for Social Security disability benefits either by applying online, by telephone, or in person with the Social Security Administration (SSA).  After submitting a completed application, the SSA will evaluate the claim to determine whether or not the applicant qualifies for benefits.   More than half of applications are denied during this stage of the process.  However, if an applicant is unsuccessful during this stage of the process, it does not mean that their claim is invalid or that they will never receive disability benefits.  Many applicants who have had their initial claim for benefits denied have gone on to receive disability benefits during one of the four other stages of the application process.

Reconsideration Level2021-09-09T21:31:19+00:00

Applicants whose initial application for Social Security disability benefits is denied have the option of requesting that the SSA to reconsider their application.  Applicants who choose to proceed to the reconsideration level must file a request within 60 days of receiving the initial denial from SSA.   Prior to filing a request for reconsideration, it is helpful to have a Social Security disability advocate review a previous denial to determine whether or not the denial was properly made.   Applicants who proceed to this stage of the application process wait an average of 90 days to receive another decision.

Hearing Level2021-09-09T21:31:11+00:00

Applicants whose applications are still denied after the reconsideration level have the option of requesting a hearing.   The applicant will be given an opportunity to present their case before a judge.  Applicants who choose to retain a Social Security disability advocate have a much higher rate of success during this stage than applicants who choose to represent themselves.

Appeals Council2021-09-09T21:31:04+00:00

Applicants who are denied at the hearing level can file an appeal requesting for their case to be heard before an appeals council.  The applicant will be given an opportunity to present their case before the Appeals Council which will then determine whether or not the ALJ’s decision was properly made.  The Appeals Council takes on average 220 days to  be issued a subsequent determination.

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We help people across the nation apply for SSI and SSDI disability benefits.

© Copyright 2025 | Starr Disability Advocates, LLC

Starr Disability Advocates Logo White

We help people across the nation apply for SSI and SSDI disability benefits.

© Copyright 2025 | Starr Disability Advocates, LLC

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