It depends!  Many individuals do just fine filing their initial application for Social Security Disability benefits but get  stymied when their claim is denied.   Unfortunately, Social Security Disability claimants don't understand that the disability appeal process is usually their best chance of getting their benefits approved and simply give up.  Many Social Security Disability applicants whose applications have been denied intend to appeal but somehow miss the deadline to appeal.  The Social Security Administration gives claimants a total of 65 days (60 days plus five days for mailing) in which to submit an appeal. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration doesn't look kindly on missed appeal deadlines. We suggest that if you have any  questions about the Social Security Disability claims process you consult Cavey & Barrett before you apply for Social Security Disability benefits.   If your initial application or request for reconsideration has been denied, statistics show that the claimants who go to hearings held by administrative law judges have a more favorable chance of winning when they are represented.  At  Tampa Bay Social Security law firm Cavey & Barrett , we can assist you in filing an initial claim for Social Security Disability benefits, filing appeals of all claim denials and represent you in a hearing before the administrative law judge. We have written  a book which you can get wthout any cost that expalins the Social Security disability claims process and your rights to Social Security Disability benefits.    Answering these broad-based questions isn't easy. Help is a phone call away. You can contact Nancy Cavey, an experienced long-term disability attorney at 727-894-3188.

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Q: Do I need a Social Security Disability lawyer?

A: It depends!

Many individuals do just fine filing their initial application for Social Security Disability benefits but get stymied when their claim is denied.

Unfortunately, Social Security Disability claimants don't understand that the disability appeal process is usually their best chance of getting their benefits approved and simply give up.

Many Social Security Disability applicants whose applications have been denied intend to appeal but somehow miss the deadline to appeal.

The Social Security Administration gives claimants a total of 65 days (60 days plus five days for mailing) in which to submit an appeal. Unfortunately, the Social Security Administration doesn't look kindly on missed appeal deadlines. We suggest that if you have any questions about the Social Security Disability claims process you consult Cavey & Barrett before you apply for Social Security Disability benefits.

If your initial application or request for reconsideration has been denied, statistics show that the claimants who go to hearings held by administrative law judges have a more favorable chance of winning when they are represented.

At Tampa Bay Social Security law firm Cavey & Barrett, we can assist you in filing an initial claim for Social Security Disability benefits, filing appeals of all claim denials and represent you in a hearing before the administrative law judge. We have written a book which you can get wthout any cost that expalins the Social Security disability claims process and your rights to Social Security Disability benefits.

Answering these broad-based questions isn't easy. Help is a phone call away. You can contact Nancy Cavey, an experienced long-term disability attorney at 727-894-3188.



Cavey and Barrett represent Social Security disability applicants in their initial social security disability claim, Request for Reconsdieration and at Hearings in front of the Social Security Administrative Law Judge. If you live in  Pinellas, Pasco, Hernando, Polk and Hillsbourogh Counties or St. Petersburg, Kennth City, St. Pete Beach, Safety Harbor, South St. Petersburg, Clearwater, Largo, Seminole, New Port Richey, Port Richey, Hudson. Brooksville, Tampa, South Tampa, Brandon, Zephyrhills, Lakeland, Plant City, Sun City, Ruskin, Oldsmar, or Valrico contact us.

Nancy Cavey and Sharon Barrett, Tampa Bay Social Security lawyers, have written a free no-obligation book "Your Rights to Social Security Disability." This book which usually retails on Amazon.com for 14.99 is offered FREE OF CHARGE!

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