OUR PLAN FOR WINNING YOUR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CASE

Success with a Social Security disability claim or appeal these days requires a plan.  A good plan.

How do I plan to win your disability claim?

First, I'll explore whether you can meet a published Listing.  Most claimants can't but it's worth checking.

Next, I will determine if you can meet a Medical-Vocational Guideline, often called "grid rules."  If you are 50 or over, these rules may help you win your case.

Then, I will look at your medical records to determine what functional limitations you have that will prevent you from working any of your "past relevant" jobs.  If Social Security finds that you can work any full-time past job that you've held within the past fifteen years, they will deny your claim.

Depending on your age, education and other factors, I will look for ways to demonstrate that you cannot perform any full-time job that exists in the US economy.  Both physical and mental limitations must be considered.

Also, I place great value on treating source statements (TSS) from your doctor(s).  I will ask one or more of your doctors to complete a form which outlines your "residual functional capacity," i.e., the most you are able to do in terms of work-related activities.

Sometimes, I can get statements from other people, such as your former employer, which may help win your case.

After looking at all the factors and all of the medical evidence, I will prepare you for a face-to-face meeting with an administrative law judge.  This is where most claims finally get paid. Each judge is different and handles the hearing somewhat differently.  My goal is to make it as easy as possible for the judge to approve the claim.  I try to give him or her the right information in a clear, concise format.

We would be very happy to have a look at your disability case to see if we can help you win it.  There is no charge for the consultation.  If we represent you, you never pay us any money.  A fee becomes due only if you win and receive back pay from the Government.  In that case, the Social Security Administration will withhold our approved fee and pay us directly.  Please call us with any questions.

When you call, you will speak to one of our firm's partners and disability specialists, not with a paralegal or assistant.  By the way, the only work we do is with Social Security cases.  Nothing else.
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The Forsythe Firm
7027 Old Madison Pike, Suite 108
"Across from Bridge Street"
Huntsville, AL 35806
CALL US:  (256) 799-0297

WEBSITE: SOCIAL SECURITY JUSTICE