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No, you can fill out the forms yourself. Just make sure you don't miss any questions. The lawyers take a huge chunk. If you get denied, then maybe use one. Make sure you get the doctors disability assessment/signatures, in too.
Apply online. Almost everyone gets denied the first time. Apply online again. If you get denied a second time, get a lawyer who specializes in SSDI. It will take a few years, but when you get approved you will get retroactive pay from when you first applied. Good luck.
The lawyer will take 25% up to a maximum of $6000. You don't need an attorney, but if you don't have one of the diagnosis listed on the impairment listing (https://www.ssa.gov/disability/profe...ltListings.htm) you may want to get an attorney to help you present your argument as strongly as possible.
My husband didn't need one and was granted SSDI on his initial application. He applied in April, received an approval letter a few months later and started to collect in September.
He did bring extensive medical records, answered all of the questions (it was extensive) and had to see one of their MDs.
I applied online in mid March. Took me four hours to complete the application.
Nine weeks later I received the official letter that I was approved for disability.
I received two phone calls during that 9 weeks, first one was a couple of quick questions.
Second was about 1/2 hour long asking about details of my work experience.
I am 60 and was approved based upon my medical history of back problems and surgeries.
As mentioned above, I did initially call a law firm and was told to apply online and if denied then call them back and they'd file the appeal.
I've been disabled since 2016. What is the easiest way to apply for SSDI? Thank you!
Why didn't you file in 2016?
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