Anniston-Oxford, Alabama Social Security Disability Lawyer

If your Social Security Disability benefits claim has been denied, you must act quickly to preserve your right to appeal. At the law firm of Charles H. Rice, Attorney at Law, we have been helping disabled workers in the Anniston, Alabama area successfully get their disability benefits since 1978. We have helped hundreds of disabled people just like you.

We have helped folks from the initial filing stage all the way through U.S. District Court on appeal. We have experience with every phase of the appeals process.

If you have been denied benefits, the time to act is now. Contact us for a free case evaluation with an experienced disability attorney.

Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?

There are a number of raesons people may qualify for receiving Social Security Disability benefits. Essentially, you must have experienced physical or mental health issues severe enough to prevent you from working in any regular paying job for at least one year.

The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers the following criteria when considering social security claims:

• Medical condition
• Your remaining ability to work
• Your age
• Education
• Training
• Work experience

Your Claim Has Been Denied. What Should You Do?

If you have been denied benefits, don't be discouraged. Nationwide a huge number of applications (approximately 70%) are denied. Many of these ultimately receive benefits after appealing the initial decision. The key to the process is not giving up. If you have been denied benefits, you should contact our office . If we believe that you qualify and we can help we will file an appeal. Even if you missed the appeal deadline don't give up. Let us look at your situation — in some cases we can obtain an extention of time. Like we said: don't give up.

You also need to know this fact: the hearing is a crucial step in the appeals process. More than half of all hearings before Administrative Law Judges result in the award of benefits. In other words, 50% of the 70% that were turned down initially are reversed into an award of benefits because the record shows that the award is justified. Although it is possible to represent yourself, statistics show that you are much more likely to achieve a successful outcome when you are represented by an experienced attorney.

What We Can Do For You

We guide our clients from start to finish, handling all aspects of their claim including:

• Gathering medical evidence and analyzing relevant SSA regulations
• Discussing your situation with a physician and recommending specialists
• Obtaining documents and reviewing actions taken by the SSA
• Advising and assisting you in preparation for your hearing
• Submitting written summary of evidence and arguments to the judge
• Requesting subpoenas to ensure critical witnesses are present at hearings
• Ensuring that the SSA properly and accurately calculates your benefits
• Appealing flawed decisions
• For more information see our FAQ page.

Call 256-238-0038 today for a free case evaluation with an experienced attorney. We can help you.

Charles H. Rice, Attorney at Law
1311 Gurnee Ave
Anniston, AL 36201-4568
Telephone: 256-238-0038 | Fax: 256-236-2668

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Charles H. Rice, Attorney at Law represents clients in Anniston, Alabama and other communities in Calhoun County, Talladega County, St. Clair County, Clay County, Cleburne County and Etowah County.