Virginia Social Security Disability Attorney Guide

Social Security Guide

NO RECOVERY THEN NO ATTORNEY'S FEE IN SOCIAL SECURITY CASES

Richmond Virginia Social Security Disability Denials and Claims are my specialty. Call me now at 804-358-4766 for a free evaluation of your case and I can help you obtain the benefits you deserve. Don't enter this court room below for your disability case without an experienced attorney on your side!

A VIRGINIA SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY ATTORNEY CAN HELP WITH YOUR DENIAL?

A Virginia Social Security Disability Lawyer can help you receive disability benefits from Social Security or from the SSI program, but you must be able to show you have physical or mental impairments that keep you from working for over 12 months. You have been denied because Social Security has decided you do not meet this test for disability. Remember the "test" is not whether you can find a job, rather the "test" is whether you are capable of working at a job. You also have to have support from your doctors showing that not only do you have an impairment but that this impairment is "disabling." Call or email Jerry now!

WHAT SHOULD I DO IF I'VE BEEN DENIED AT THE FIRST STEP?

Don't give up. If you believe you have a good case, you should appeal. Failing to appeal is often a mistake. At the first step, Social Security denies two thirds (66 2/3) of all cases. However, many of these cases are eventually granted. If you are denied, you should file for a Reconsideration within 60 days of the day you receive the initial denial.

WILL I BE APPROVED AT THE SECOND STEP, THE RECONSIDERATION?

Probably not, but don't be upset. If you are denied at this point, you should request a hearing within 60 days.

This is the step in the process where you have the best chance of winning. You and your attorney will have a chance to present your case before a Social Security Judge. You can have witnesses testify on your behalf. You will be able to testify about your medical condition, your work history, your education, and the current limitations you have.

DO I NEED AN ATTORNEY?

Nationwide statistics show claimants do much better in hearings if they are represented by an attorney. You should consider the advantages in having Gerald G. Lutkenhaus as your representative. I have represented claimants in disability hearings for over 30 years. I am a member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives and the Virginia Trial Lawyers Subcommittee on Social Security. In the July 1999 issue of Richmond Magazine I was selected in a survey of 2,000 attorneys as one of the Best Attorneys in the Central Virginia area. I have represented claimants in the United States District Court.

WHAT CAN WE DO FOR YOU?

Every case is different but some of the things we can do for you are as follows: ? Gather medical records
? Review your case under the appropriate Impairment Listings
? Refer you to your doctor for a report consistent with these Listings
? Copy and review your Social Security file for analysis
? If appropriate, request reopening of prior denials.
? Review the prior actions of Social Security
? Prepare you and your witnesses for the hearing
? Cross examine Social Security's vocational expert and doctors at the
hearing
? Present the appropriate argument at the hearing
? If appropriate if you lost, request a review of an unfavorable judge's decision
? If necessary, represent you in a federal court review of your case.

WHEN SHOULD I CONTACT MR. LUTKENHAUS?

You should contact "Jerry" as soon as your claim is denied. It takes time to prepare a case for a hearing.

WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING TO MY FIRST VISIT WITH MR. LUTKENHAUS?

You need to bring all your Social Security papers to your first interview. If you have any copies of medical records, you should bring them too. Also, make sure you bring in all your prescriptions. The most important information is the names, addresses, and telephone numbers of your doctors.

WHAT IS MR. LUTKENHAUS' ATTORNEY'S FEE?

Most cases will be accepted on a 25% contingency fee. This means there is NO ATTORNEY'S FEE if you lose. Social Security rules require that Social Security approves all fees. You may be responsible for the costs of bringing your case to court. CONTACT "JERRY" HELP NOW!

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