APPLYING FOR SSDI IN ALABAMA

Alabama has thousands of new SSDI claims each year.  In 2020, about 80 percent of the disability applications will be denied and claimants must appear before a judge to be approved.

Appearing before a judge sounds like you've been accused of a crime.  And sometimes the process can make you feel that way.  It shouldn't.  

When you apply for SSDI in Alabama you are asking for insurance benefits that you have paid good money for over many years.  Roughly 15 percent of your earnings have gone to Social Security each week you have worked, year in and year out.  Now, you are asking Social Security to pay a benefit that they promised to pay when they forced you to sign up for their insurance (the day you began working)!

Why is getting your SSDI benefit not a straight forward, simple process?  For several reasons:

1.  You're dealing with the government; nothing is simple.
2.  The definition of "disability" is very, very strict.
3.  The program is short of personnel and over burdened.
4.  Paperwork is endless and confusing.
5.  Some people try to scam the system; no one is trusted.

So, what's the SSDI process like if you live in Alabama?  First, you file an application, which isn't as simple as it sounds.  Then, Social Security mails you a ton of additional forms to complete and return.  Then, they may send you for an examination by one of their doctors.  You will probably be denied.  Then, you file a request for "Reconsideration," which is a joke because 98 percent of these applications are also denied.  Next, you file another appeal and wait up to a year to get a hearing before an administrative law judge.

The administrative law judge will finally listen to your case, hear the arguments of your lawyer, and issue a new decision.  About 45 percent of claimants that go before a judge will receive benefits.  

At the Forsythe Firm, we try to simplify the SSDI process as much as possible and help our clients with forms, medical evidence and hearings.  We will go to the hearing with you and do everything we can to get you approved and paid.

Where do you start?  Why not call us for a free, no obligation consultation.  We can talk to you over the phone or set up an office consultation.  There's never a charge to speak with us and we will never ask you for money until after you have been approved.
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The Forsythe Firm
Social Security Disability Counselors
7027 Old Madison Pike, Suite 108
Huntsville, AL 35806
CALL (256) 799-0297

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