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shadoehare
shadoehare asked in Politics & GovernmentLaw & Ethics · 2 weeks ago

Should I get a lawyer before I apply for disability or vise versa?

I plan on applying for disability in September. Do I need to hire a lawyer before I apply or apply and then get a lawyer? Or would it be better to get a lawyer if I'm turned down? (I've heard you always get turned down the first time.)

Thanks. 

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  • xyzzy
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    How can you wait 6 months to apply for disability? If you can wait that long you are not very disabled. You should get a lawyer now.

  • Slickterp
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    Don't need a lawyer unless you aren't successful.

  • Anonymous
    2 weeks ago

    What you've heard is NOT true.  I've done 4 applications for friends and they received benefits on the first application every time.  Just make sure you have SUFFICIENT and SPECIFIC medical info in your file.

  • BB
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    It wouldn't hurt to get a lawyer. 

  • linkus86
    Lv 7
    2 weeks ago

    It is never a bad idea to seek representation before acting.  Doing so can allow you to avoid making some mistakes on your application which can turn out to be a hurdle down the road.  But doing so just assumes your application will be rejected which may not be the case.

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