Being turned down for Social Security Disability (SSD) is not the end of the world. Most applications for SSD benefits are initially turned by the Social Security Administration. At the Linder Law Office in Springfield, Illinois, we have a 90 percent success rate in helping our clients obtain disability benefits during the appeal process.
Since 1994, lawyer Kevin Linder has provided compassionate and effective legal representation for SSD applicants in central Illinois and Missouri. We handle all disability cases on a contingency fee basis. This means you do not have to pay us until and unless we are successful in helping you obtain disability benefits. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case.
Applying for Social Security Disability benefits is usually a three-step process:
- Initial application: You can apply for SSD online or at your local Social Security office.
- Reconsideration: If your initial application is denied, you can apply for reconsideration of your claim.
- Hearing: If you are turned down at reconsideration, you can seek a hearing before an administrative law judge. Attorney Kevin Linder has won more than 90 percent of his SSD cases at the hearing level.
If we are not successful at your hearing, Kevin Linder can appeal your case to the Social Security Appeals Council in Virginia. If your case is denied at the appeals council, we can appeal it to the U.S. district court.
Helping you with your initial SSD application: Most people don't contact a lawyer until they have been turned down. However, we can assist you with your initial application. We offer electronic filing services and the assistance of a nurse to review your medical records.
Contact a Central Illinois Social Security Disability Appeal Lawyer
To discuss your case with Springfield Social Security Disability lawyer Kevin Linder, call 217-793-6477 or fill out our contact form. From our office in Springfield, we serve clients throughout central Illinois including Springfield, Decatur, Jacksonville and Lincoln.