Frequently Asked Questions

 

32.       What are my chances of winning at a hearing?

Statistically, over half of the claimants who have a Social Security Disability hearing win.  Claimants who hire Social Security Professionals by calling Attorney Donald H. Peters for free at   stand a far greater chance than that.  Although he does not have a 100% success rate, Mr. Peters rarely loses a claim.

 

33.       If the Administrative Law Judge denies my claim, can I appeal any more?

Yes.  You can appeal to the Appeals Council.

 

34.       What is the Appeals Council?

The Appeals Council exists to review Administrative Law Judge decisions. The Appeals Council is located in Falls Church, Virginia, and neither the claimant nor the Attorney sees the people at the Appeals Council who are working on the case.

35.       Can I appeal a case beyond Social Security to the Federal Courts?

Yes.   After being denied by the Appeals Council, it is possible for a claimant to file a civil action in the United States District Court, requesting review of Social Security's decision.  A Social Security Disability claim can go all the way to the Supreme Court.  Note that a non-attorney representative cannot file or appear in U.S. District Court.  Only licensed Attorneys may do this.

 

36.       If I get on Social Security Disability benefits and get to feeling better and want to return to work, can I return to work?

Certainly you can return to work. Social Security wants individuals drawing disability benefits to return to work and gives them every encouragement to do so.   SSA allows trial work periods during which a Claimant may attempt to work for a certain amount of time and still receive benefits in the event his or her work attempt ultimately fails.

 

37.       Where can I go to get help with my Social Security disability claim?  

You can call  Attorney Donald H. Peters at Social Security Professionals at to discuss your claim for free.  You can also call a State Bar Association or NOSSCR for a referral to a Social Security Attorney.

 

38.       Do I really have to hire a lawyer to represent me in my Social Security disability claim?

No.  However, statistically,  claimants who are represented by an Attorney win a good deal more often than those who are not represented.  Can you cross-examine a Vocational Expert who testifies against you?? 

 

   39.       How do lawyers who represent Social Security Disability claimants get paid?

In almost all cases, the Attorney receives 25% of the back benefits if the claimant wins and no fee if the claimant loses.   The Government withholds 25% of your past benefits to pay your Attorney.   After paying your attorney directly, the Government will then release the remainder of the funds to you.   At Social Security Professionals, you need no money to hire an Attorney.  Call Attorney Donald H. Peters to discuss your claim for free at .

 

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