Dessa would like a referral for a disability attorney:
"Hey everyone! I live near Bristol, VA, and was wondering if anyone has a disability lawyer they would recommend?...
Heather H. replied:
Lynndoughertylaw.com That's who my friend in VA uses as their lawyer not sure if he handles ssi
Cheri H. replied:
Join fibromyalgia disability group on Facebook. Wonderful group gives lots of great tips. The fact that you have a failed work attempt is good. Get residual functional capacity forms filled out by all specialist. If you have depression anxiety get to a psychiatrist and get treatment. Looks better. Get a local lawyer
Dee W. replied:
Binder and Binder are national know SSI attorny's http://www.binderandbinder.com/Free-Social-Security-Disability-Evaluation.shtml
Barb K. replied:
SSI can only be paid once SSD has been approved. Once SSD has been approved, there's a 5 month wait before payments begin. During that 5 month wait is when SSI will kick in. I filed my SSD appeal 10 months ago. Lawyer advised me to apply gor SSI now to have on file so IF SSD appeal approved, SSI will just kick right in. My SSD lawyer is Balin & Associates in Ohio & Florida. Not sure if they practice anywhere else. Good luck to you.
MJ is looking for a disability attorney referral:
"Hello, I have another question for everyone.
Could you direct me to a reputable attorney to handle my disability...
Christine R. replied:
I live in Escondido, just down the road from you. I used Binder & Binder but I'm not sure the are around anymore. They handled my 3rd appeal. Accept the fact you will in all likely hood you will be denied the first time. When you find an attorney, only use one that works on a contingency basis ( no money up front ). They are paid out of settlement and the fee is based on the amount you are awarded, the max is $6000 to the attorney. If your only disability is fibro you are in for a long road. Currently it is extremely difficult to get it for just that. Even with an attorney there is a lot of stuff you will need to gather. If you pm me, I will give you my number and hopefully I can give more advice. I thought it would be fairly easy for me since I had worked in the medical field and then spent 25 years working for Social Services talking to Social Security several times a month but it didn't turn out that way.
Kelley G. replied:
I used the advocator Group. http://www.advocator.com/
Stephanie would like to know:
"I'd love to ask if anyone is from the Chattanooga, Tennessee area and can refer a wonderful disability lawyer and a Rhuemy? Thanks so...
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