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Applying for Social Security Disability in Arlington

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Do you need to apply for Social Security disability insurance benefits? Getting approved for an SSDI claim isn’t always easy. The application process can be tedious and difficult to navigate on your own. But when you choose Andalman & Flynn, our Social Security disability lawyers can help you through the obstacles of your SSDI claim to give you the best chance of success.

Contact us today or call (301) 563-6685 to schedule a consultation with an experienced Social Security lawyer in Arlington, VA. We’ll fight to protect your rights!

Understanding Social Security Disability Law in Arlington, VA

Imagine this: You are a 36-year-old office manager with a spouse and two children. You do well enough to support your family on your salary so your spouse can stay home with the kids. Things are going fine until you suddenly start feeling weaker, and soon you notice you’re losing a great deal of weight and can’t keep anything down. You go to the doctor, who tells you that you have symptoms of leukemia.

Fortunately, the disease was diagnosed early enough to give you a strong chance of recovery—but you will have to spend most of your time in the near future undergoing therapy and rehabilitation. For at least three years, you will have to follow a strict treatment schedule that includes diet, rest, and participation in therapy on a daily basis. You quickly realize that the long hours and other requirements of your job are too demanding to manage while you work to restore your health.

Do you need to talk to a disability lawyer about your rights? Call Andalman & Flynn today at (301) 563-6685!

Will You Be Covered by Social Security Disability Insurance?

You have a good long term disability insurance policy that agrees to pay for your therapy. They will also pay approximately 60% of your current annual salary for up to five years. Your spouse can work, too, if necessary, but you don’t want your illness to disrupt your family life any more than it already has. The human resources coordinator at work tells you about Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and after some research, you calculate that you may be eligible for $2,000 a month—which will make up the difference between your regular salary and the reduced amount you’ll receive through long term disability insurance.

You apply for SSDI at your local Social Security office, explain your situation to a caseworker, and provide copies of all required documents, including your medical records, birth certificate, and W-2s from the last two years. The caseworker explains that your file will be prepared and sent to the Disability Determination Service in Arlington, which will review your case, collect medical records, and determine whether your disability qualifies you for Social Security Disability Insurance. You should hear back in the next three to four months.

After 90 days, you finally receive a notice in the mail from the Social Security Administration (SSA) explaining that your medical conditions do not prevent you from working. Your claim has been denied.

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How to Navigate Social Security Disability Law for Your Case

If you are in the process of looking for legal representation to help you navigate the application process for Social Security disability, you’ve come to the right place. Andalman & Flynn has a record of success in disability law and a compassionate approach to legal aid. We understand that the path towards finding a skilled Social Security disability attorney in Arlington can be exhausting, and that is why our goal is to provide you with the support you need and give you the best possible chance for success as we file your SSDI claim.

When you need dependable legal services to help you achieve better outcomes for yourself and your family, our attorneys can help you make sense of Social Security disability law to find solutions and make sense of it all. At Andalman & Flynn, we look forward to fighting for your SSDI claim approval to eliminate one more worry off of your plate so you can get back to living your life.

Contact Andalman & Flynn or call (301) 563-6685 today to schedule a free consultation!