Top Social Security Disability Attorneys

You have many choices in who should represent you in your claim for social security disability benefits.  Do you want a licensed attorney or a "representative" who has no law degree and may oversight by the American Bar Association.  You pay the same price of Big Box disability companies that blanket late night TV with ads and sing you up with little or no regular contact with a licensed attorney up to and including the day your go to hearing.  Do you really want to place your future in the hands of a non attorney representative or an attorney who buses around the country meeting you for the first time an hour before your hearing. 

At Minnesota Disability we have been assisting injured and disabled workers for years.  Call us today at 800-933-5619 and visit our website at www.mndisability.com for a free no obligation consultation.

Expediting Your Social Security Disability Application

News Release

Social Security Fast-Track Disability Processes Get Even Faster 

Michael J. Astrue, Commissioner of Social Security, today announced that the agency has published final rules that will further reduce the time it takes to decide applications for disability benefits from those persons with the most severe disabilities—a process that currently takes less than two weeks on average.  The new rules allow disability examiners to make fully favorable determinations for adult cases under the agency’s Quick Disability Determination (QDD) and Compassionate Allowance (CAL) processes without medical or psychological consultant approval.  It also will help the agency process cases more efficiently as it will give medical and psychological consultants more time to work on complex cases where their expertise is most needed.

“The new rules we are publishing today will help us get disability benefits to the most severely disabled Americans even faster,” Commissioner Astrue said.  “This year, more than 100,000 people benefited from our fast-track disability processes and received decisions in a matter of days rather than the months and years it can sometimes take.  I am pleased that our fast-track processes will now be even faster and help speed much needed benefits to our most vulnerable citizens.”
Under Social Security’s QDD process, a predictive computer model analyzes specific data within the electronic disability file to identify cases where there is a high likelihood that the claimant is disabled and we can quickly obtain medical evidence.  The CAL process currently identifies 88 specific diseases and conditions that clearly qualify for Social Security and Supplemental Security Income disability benefits and can be fast-tracked.

The final rules, 20 CFR Parts 404 and 416, can be accessed through the Federal Register on-line at www.regulations.gov.  They will be effective on November 12, 2010.

If you would like to speak with a licensed Minnesota attorney with decades of experience working  with disabled workers, contact our office today.  651-332-8717 or 800-933-5619 throughout the entire state of Minnesota.

Are you 50 Years of Age Or Older? You Have Special Rights For Social Security Disability Benefits.

Attention Claimants age 50 and older you have special rights!

In my practice many of my clients applying for Social Security disability are over the age of 50 and have worked very hard their entire life. Unfortunately because of a serious medical condition or due to a combination of medical conditions they can no longer do their job. Surprisingly, when it comes time to applying for Social Security disability benefits, many of these same people are turned down.

Did you know the Social Security Administration has special rules for claimants age 50 or older?   Statistics indicate that an experienced Social Security attorney can argue these rules to help win YOUR disability case. In my experience we frequently obtain an on the record decision when a claimant is over 50, and is unable to perform the type of work he or she has done in the past.

Call for a free Social Security case evaluation TODAY!

Under Social Security rule, if you between 50 to 54 years old, and are limited to unskilled sedentary work, it is presumed you are unable to transition to other work given your age and restrictions. This is an enormous advantage when filing a claim!  The same person age 48 may lose their disability claim at age 48, but can often win it at age 50.

The rules get even better at age 55.  Any claimant limited to unskilled light exertional work is presumed to be unable to transition to other work.  Our office uses these rules to successfully obtain benefits for claimants.  Having a skilled attorney though prevents vocational experts hired by the government to improperly categorize your work history.  It is very important to have an experienced attorney to argue these rules!

If you have been turned down for benefits and are now approaching 50 years of age or older YOU CAN REAPPLY TODAY.  You are NOT precluded from reapplying for Social Security benefits after a denial.  Please contact Minnesota Social Security Disability Law Cenerfor a free consultation. 1-800-933-569 or locally contact us at 651-332-8476

Does Everyone With A Disability Qualifty For Social Security Disability?

NO.  The Social Security Administration applies the "durational work test" to determine eligibility for disability benefits.  Therefore at times, the question is not whether our client is disabled but whether they have enough quarters of work history to qualify for social security disability benefits.  Below we have provided a sample of the the "durational work test" established by the Social Security Administration.  Though there are some exceptions, the outline below covers the majority of workers.  The best way to determine whether you meet the requirements is to contact our office to assist you with that determination.   1-800-952-5619

• Disabled before age 28 then one would generally need 1.5 years of work
• Disabled before age 30 then one would generally need 2 years of work
• Disabled before age 34 then one would generally need 3 years of work
• Disabled before age 38 then one would generally need 4 years of work
• Disabled before age 42 then one would generally need 5 years of work
• Disabled before age 44 then one would generally need 5.5 years of work
• Disabled before age 46 then one would generally need 6 years of work
• Disabled before age 48 then one would generally need 6.5 years of work
• Disabled before age 50 then one would generally need 7 years of work
• Disabled before age 52 then one would generally need 7.5 years of work
• Disabled before age 54 then one would generally need 8 years of work
• Disabled before age 56 then one would generally need 8.5 years of work
• Disabled before age 58 then one would generally need 9 years of work
• Disabled before age 60 then one would generally need 9.5 years of work

If you have a disability or multitude of health concerns please contact our office IMMEDIATELY.  It is important to speak with a licensed attorney as soon as possible to begin the application.  The Social Security Administration is facing an unprecedented backlog of applications so let us help you decide whether now is the right time to start you claim.  1-800-852-5619

Isn't It Impossible To Obtain Social Security Disability Today?

Absolutely NOT!  When an individual is limited enough by their condition, or various conditions (mental, physical, or both), to the extent that they can no longer work, either at one of their past jobs, or at any other form of work deemed suitable by the Social Security Administration (based on a claimant's age, work skills, past work requirements, current level of restrictions, and level of education).  The key is having an experienced lawyer who handles your claim throughout the process.  Be cautious of national companies that promise the moon.  I challenge you to call and ask to speak with an ATTORNEY.  In most cases your only contact with an attorney is if your case goes to hearing and often the national companies only send a non lawyer "representative".  At the Minnesota Social Security Disability Law Center you will have a very experienced licensed Minnesota attorney to assist you with your claim.

Even if you have been turned down in the past you may still qualify for Social Security Disability.  We look at every file with a fresh perspective.  Because of our meticulous work in preparing your file from the initial claim and through a hearing if necessary, we find that our success rate is significantly higher than the average Social Security Disability claimant.  All we need from you to get started is 30 minutes of your time to go through your medical history and provide you with our opinion on your options for proceeding with a claim.  Let one of our experienced attorneys assist you today.  Contact FEK or Tom at 651-332-8746 within the Twin Cities or contact us toll free 800-933-5619 from throughout the State of Minnesota.