Disability Applications

The Law Firm of Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt

Alabama Social Security Disability Qualifications Attorneys

Filing for Social Security Disability requires medical, work, and educational information. The law office ofClark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt assists clients in gathering, reviewing, and preparing required information for Social Security Disability applications. Our experience and established reputation in Social Security Disability law has resulted in our having developed strong, professional working relationships with a wide variety of doctors and specialists. If your medical condition requires additional diagnostic verification, we will often refer you to the appropriate physician for any necessary tests or medical exams.

Getting things right the first time can save you both time and money. For more information regarding our practice, contact Alabama Social Security Disability qualifications lawyers at Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt today. With offices in Birmingham, we represent clients in Walker, Shelby, Madison, Jefferson, and Montgomery Counties and throughout Central and Northern Alabama.

Information You will Need

When submitting Social Security Disability (SSD) claims or an application for Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, the following information must be provided:

• Medical History: Your application must be accompanied by records pertaining to your full medical history, any conditions you suffer from, and any diagnoses relevant to your disability benefits claim.
• Work History: The SSA will consider what kinds of jobs you have performed in the past to determine if you are capable of performing other kinds of jobs that may not require physical exertion. If you are only qualified for jobs you cannot physically perform due to your condition, the SSA will need that information to make an appropriate decision.
• Education: If you have a college or advanced degree, you may qualify for jobs that require little, if any, physical exertion. Depending on your level of education, the SSA will determine if you are capable of performing certain kinds of jobs in light of your disability.
• Qualifying Medical Exam: The Social Security Administration (SSA) will often require you to be examined by one of their doctors who will then submit a report regarding your condition. This exam is performed at no cost to you, the applicant.

Information and Preparation

Being informed and prepared is essential when applying for Social Security Disability benefits. Even if you are denied the first time – as most applicants are – having your documentation and records in order can expedite the appeal process. As your legal representative, the Social Security Disability Attorneys at Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt carefully manage each stage in the application process to prevent delays and, in the event of a denial, to quickly regroup and file a request for hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.

Take control of the process – contact Social Security Disability qualifications lawyers at Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt today.

The law firm of Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt, located in Birmingham, Alabama, represents clients throughout Montgomery, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Bessemer, Gadsden, Cullman, Jasper, Anniston, Pell City, Decatur, Selma, Florence, Scottsboro, and Fort Payne.