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Why Should You Contact Us? |
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We get the process. |
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If you're thinking about
taking on the Social Security Administration
alone, get ready for a long fight - 64% of all
initial claims are denied. |
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Thousands of disabled
individuals who have represented themselves have
struggled with confusing forms, busy SSA
telephones and months of uncertainty about the
status of their claims. Unfortunately, some
claimants never live long enough to collect
their benefits. |
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- Our 95 percent award rate
far exceeds the national average of those
applying without professional representation. |
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- Our Disability
Representative has years of experience in
working and dealing with the Social Security
Administration. |
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- A single point of contact
will handle your claim at each level. We will
keep you informed of the progress of your claim
and expedite your award and Medicare
entitlement. |
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- Social Security Claims
Specialists completes all Social Security forms
for you by phone and mail. We gather relevant
medical records and documents to simplify the
application process. |
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- Our representatives handle
only Social Security disability claims, unlike
attorneys who typically don't specialize in this
field. |
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- Eight out of every ten of
our awards are obtained without the need to see
a judge, which allows the claimant to stay at
home. |
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- We only charge a fee if
your claim is approved. We don't require any
up-front charges. |
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mailing address |
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Russell W. Brown |
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P.O. Box 132960 |
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Tyler, Texas 75713 |
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I Care about
what Happens to you! |
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Call the Office... |
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- If you receive a letter from Social
Security
- If you see a new doctor or have any test
(eg. MRI etc.) done
- If you are admitted to a hospital.
- If your condition gets much worse or you
get a new diagnosis.
- If you move or change your phone number.
- If you try to go back to work or receive
any substantial amount of money (settlement,
inheritance-property, workers comp, etc.)
- If you have a written notice of eviction
from your primary place of residence, please
contact our office as soon as possible
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Unfortunately, we are not
able to assist you with any utility payments
including phone. We are unable to assist in
posting bail. |
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Medical Evidence |
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Your disability claim can
not be successful without medical proof that you
are unable to work. Only you can make sure that
there are doctors who know you well enough to
provide the records and report on your health.
You are responsible for providing this office
with the complete address and phone numbers of
physicians and hospitals that have treated you. |
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**IF MEDICAL CARE IS NOT
CONSISTENT, THIS MAY CAUSE YOU TO LOSE YOUR
CLAIM.** |
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Your Hearing Before the
Administrative Law Judge |
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When Will a Hearing Occur? |
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- After a denial at the reconsideration
level (in most states)
- It generally requires 8 to 12 months
after a request for a hearing for the
hearing to occur
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What is a Hearing? |
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- An informal fact-finding procedure Usually requires about 1 hour
- Pertinent information is presented to
the judge by your lawyer. The judge also
considers medical information in the file,
testimony at the hearing, the experts
opinions, and any additional briefs or
letters from your attorney.
- The judge and your Representative will
usually ask you questions about your age,
educational background and vocational
training, work history, and physical and/or
mental disabilities
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Who is in Attendance? |
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- You (the claimant)
- Your representative
- The judge
- The reporter
- Sometimes medical and/or vocational experts
- Family members and former employers may also appear
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The Hearing Outcome |
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- The judge's decision is
usually not given at the hearing
- The written decision is generally received
about 90 days after the hearing
- If the decision is favorable, the payment
process is initiated. Unfortunately, it can take
several months for the claimant to receive funds
- It may take 60-120 days for Disability
payments to begin. Sometimes it takes a little
less time for SSI benefits to begin.
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Useful Information |
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Merck Medications Free of
Charge- Call 1-800-727-5400 to speak to a
representative to see if you qualify. |
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Pfizer Medications at a
reduced cost- Speak with a representative toll
free at 1-800-717-6005. |
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Local Churches- will often
provide assistance with food and rent in
emergency situations. |
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If you have any other
questions feel free to call the office at any
time. |
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Thank you, |
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Russell W. Brown (903)
581-0971 |
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