About the Decision Process in a Social Security Case

If you have recently filed an application to receive Social Security disability benefits and you are eagerly awaiting the decision to be made, you are among many others. After the Social Security disability application is filed, a federal agent for the Social Security Administration will review the document and determine if your disability qualifies for benefits or Supplemental Security Income. Many people mistakenly believe that filing for disability benefits is a simple process that can easily be done without the help of an attorney; unfortunately, many of these people are unaware of the complexities associated with the filing and the decision process.

The decision will be made after a federal agent determines that your injuries or illness qualifies as a disability under the SSA. The agency will look at many different factors, including if you are working, how severe your condition is and if you can return to another form of work, and if you are able to perform the same level of work before the disability.

Before sending your application for disability benefits or if you have been denied benefits, do not wait to talk to a Raleigh injury lawyer from the Whitley Law Firm today. If you were denied benefits because your disability was believed to be temporary, you may be able to hold a negligent party responsible for your injuries (such as in the case of a car accident). Talking to the lawyers at the firm can help you understand the rights and options you have in a situation such as this. Contact a Raleigh Social Security attorney today to find out more about your application for benefits.