If you are disabled prior to reaching retirement age, your retirement benefits won’t be reduced.

There are some very specific requirements to be entitled to disability widows, widowers, or surviving divorce spouse benefits. The Social Security rules require the you must be at least 50 years old and you have health problems that: 1.      Keep you from doing substantial work. 2.      Expected to last for at least twelve months in

table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Cambria”,”serif”; } The alleged onset of disability “AOD” is a term in the Social Security world. It is the date from which your entitlement to Social Security Disability benefits starts. That includes a five-month elimination period. The onset of disability is the first date when you are unable to engage

Absolutely! Medical records from your treating physicians show evidence of your disability. If you are unable to afford medical treatment you can contact the Law Offices of Cavey and Barrett for a list of medical providers who will assist you in receiving medical care.

table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Cambria”,”serif”; } Someone who will: 1.      Educate you about the Social Security Disability claims process 2.      Gather written records and documents to support  your claim, including medical and employment records. 3.      Perform the investigation of your claim including interviewing your doctors and employers. 4.      Read and analyze your Social Security

At The Law Office of Nancy L. Cavey, we notify the Social Security Administration that you have hired us to help you with your Social Security Disability claim. We do this by filing form SSA-1696U4 Appointment of Representative with the Social Security Administration. We take care of all the communications with the Social Security Administration

Yes, to charge you a fee for the service you are given, the Social Security Administration requires that you file either a Fee Agreement or a Fee Petition with the Social Security Administration. Your attorney can’t charge you more than the fee amount the Social Security Administration approves. If an attorney collects a fee without

table.MsoNormalTable { font-size: 12pt; font-family: “Cambria”,”serif”; } By law, the attorney fee can be no more than 25% of the past due benefits or $6264.50, whichever is less. However, your attorney can charge you for out of pocket expenses, such as medical reports or fees that doctors charge for completing disability forms, these expenses aren’t

At The Law Office of Nancy L. Cavey,  our social security disability professionals suggest that you contact a Social Security Disability attorney before you file a claim for benefits so that you understand the five step Social Security Disability process and what steps you have to take so that you should be receiving Social Security