Social Security Disability

There is a social contract in the United States that dates back to the 1930s. In addition to a safety net retirement system when a worker reaches normal retirement age, this social contract provides that workers will pay a portion of their income, usually by payroll deductions for Social Security Insurance. This contract provides that if you pay into the system over a minimum amount of time our government will pay money to you based on the amount paid in by you if you become disabled before your eligibility for retirement. The problem is defining what is a disability that qualifies for such payments and whether a particular claimant qualifies. Murphy, Haskins & Dengler are experienced attorneys and members of the National Organization of Social Security Claimant Representatives (NOSSCR).

Experience teaches us that about 25% of those who appear to qualify obtain Social Security Benefits without the need of legal counsel. Another 30% to 40% who apply on their own are denied benefits, but should have been approved. Usually, because their documentation or presentation of their reasons for disability were not adequate. Of course there are some who apply who by definition do not qualify, and no amount of legal representation will serve their interests.

We at Murphy, Haskins & Dengler believe we can increase your likelihood of success at the initial administrative level. However, we feel our most value to a prospective client is before an Administrative Law Judge where a Federally appointed judge will make a determination of your medical condition as it relates to your vocational potential. Frequently at these hearings expert evidence is produced and expert witnesses are cross examined. Most lay claimants find themselves at a disadvantage without qualified legal counsel. If you are thinking of applying or have been recently denied Social Security Benefits please contact us to discuss your situation. Like most of our legal representation we charge a contingency fee for such representation. This means we do not get paid unless you are awarded back due benefits. Then and only then are we paid for our services.