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SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY NOTORIOUSLY DIFFICULT TO GET

By Charles W. Forsythe, The Forsythe Firm - Huntsville, AL

Getting Social Security disability in Alabama is notoriously difficult, with around 70 percent of initial applications denied. But it's not impossible, especially if you have sufficient work credits, strong recent medical evidence and can prove that your condition prevents you from doing ANY substantial work for at least one year.

The process involves strict medical and vocational criteria, causing most applicants to seek legal assistance from a disability lawyer. Most successful claims come after 2 appeals, one involving a hearing before a federal Administrative Law Judge. This makes SSDI a long, complex and often frustrating journey for many applicants.

When your claim gets to the hearing level (second appeal), your odds of being approved rise to a little over 50 percent. The Forsythe Firm has a success (win) rate of over 80 percent; however, we are somewhat selective about the cases we accept.

WHAT TO EXPECT FROM THE FORSYTHE FIRM

  • Free, relaxed consultation to evaluate your case and your chance of winning

  • A lawyer / advocate who will personally work with you start to finish

  • Never an attorney fee until AFTER you win your case and get your back pay.

  • Assistance with forms, hearings, gathering medical evidence, etc.

  • Good communication: Access to your lawyer whenever you need him/her.

  • Respect and courtesy in all our dealings with you.

You may start with a phone call or a simple email to our office in Huntsville, AL. Tell us your age, your work record over the past 5 years, and why you are not able to work now. We will take it from there. We can eliminate most of the stress associated with a Social Security disability claim or appeal. Absolutely FREE consultation to begin. Pay only after you win and collect your past due benefits. No Win / No Fee.

(256) 799-0297

www.TheForsytheFirm.com to make an inquiry


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