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Disability

In reply to the discussion: Applying for SSDI [View all]

Dave in VA

(2,182 posts)
4. Please get an attorney
Sat Jan 9, 2021, 06:17 PM
Jan 2021

that specailizes in SSDI. There are laws limiting the amount that you have to pay. Please check into a good one.

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Applying for SSDI [View all] XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 OP
Make appointment for phone application. SheltieLover Jan 2021 #1
Pretty much everyone gets denied on the first application. No? underpants Jan 2021 #2
Yup... 2naSalit Jan 2021 #6
Good for you. underpants Jan 2021 #17
Yup SheltieLover Jan 2021 #10
Yeah I just wanted the full run down. underpants Jan 2021 #15
Hi, Sheltie! XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #3
Please get an attorney Dave in VA Jan 2021 #4
Hi Dave XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #7
Great! Dave in VA Jan 2021 #8
Get a different lawyer! ronatchig Jan 2021 #12
my psychiatrist, whom I trust totally, works XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #14
I applied... 2naSalit Jan 2021 #5
thank you XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #9
It is stressful and I suggest finding someone to assist you... 2naSalit Jan 2021 #11
Very helpful XanaDUer2 Jan 2021 #13
Been down that alley with my youngest Brother. Wellstone ruled Jan 2021 #16
Legal Aid put me in contact with a legal team that specializes in Social Security claims. Lady Freedom Returns Sep 2022 #18
A lot will depend on exactly what your situation is. PoindexterOglethorpe Oct 2022 #19
Thank you! XanaDUer2 Oct 2022 #20
keep all records , corrispondance , etc that social security sends u, above all else , AllaN01Bear Jan 2023 #21
That is not true...our lawyer helped us every single step of the process. Demsrule86 Mar 2023 #23
My advice is get a lawyer and if you are in Ohio...it will take time...Ohio turns down Demsrule86 Mar 2023 #22
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