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Our Social Security Disability Lawyers in Raleigh, Fayetteville & Dunn Will Guide You through the Benefits Application & Appeals Process

More than 30 Years of Social Security Disability Law

If you've filed a social security disability claim and it has been denied, call the Law Offices of Brent Adams & Associates for help. The initial denial of your claim for Social Security disability benefits means it's time to dig your heels in and contact the Raleigh-area lawyer with decades of experience in cases like yours. For our clients, we peruse a number of legal avenues to help you get the compensation you deserve.

Tough Social Security Lawyers

Federal Social Security Disability provides income benefits to individuals who are injured or sick and unable to work. The amount of these benefits is determined on a case-by-case basis according to the applicant's past wages. It is not uncommon, however, for an initial Social Security disability claim to be denied. Obtaining a good Social Security appeal lawyer to immediately file a request for reconsideration often proves to be successful for our clients.

We can coordinate an appeal and ask for a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge, who will review your case and make a ruling to either approve your request. Most cases are won at this level, but in the unlikely event that your Social Security Disability benefits claim is denied at this level, Brent Adams & Associates can help you with further appeals.

Offices In Raleigh, Fayetteville & Dunn, NC

At Brent Adams & Associates, our team of Social Security appeals attorneys are some of the most experienced lawyers in North Carolina.  With local offices in Raleigh, Fayetteville, and Dunn, we can file all of your appeals claims, obtain required documents, represent you in court on the day of your hearing or trial.

Out of all the Social Security disability claims that are initially denied, more than half are eventually approved. It is essential that you have knowledgeable and experienced legal representation who work to get results. Representing regular, everyday citizens is all we do at Brent Adams & Associates. We have years of experience representing those who have had claims denied for Social Security disability benefits. If you are sick or injured and unable to work, you are entitled to Social Security disability insurance benefits.

Your Next Step

If you have been denied your initial Social Security disability claim, you do not have to take no for an answer! To greatly increase your chances for a successful appeal, it is very important to hire an attorney who is knowledgeable in the increasingly complicated set of Social Security laws, deadlines and regulations--and who also has ample experience dealing with the entire Social Security appeals process.

The team of experienced Social Security appeal attorneys at Brent Adams & Associates want to help you! It will cost you nothing to have your case evaluated by one of our dedicated Social Security appeal lawyers. Once we have all the facts and have clearly presented all of your legal options, we can decide together whether or not it is in your best interest to continue with your appeal.
A denial letter does not mean that you are not entitled to benefits. If your valid Social Security disability claim has been denied, you have rights that you need to know about! Give us a call today so Brent Adams and his experienced team of Social Security appeals attorneys can get to work for you!

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• Tips for Social Security Disability Claim Denials
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• NC Protests Social Security Cuts
• Social Security Benefits Rising in 2012
• SSDI Claims Denied in NC
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• SSA Further Streamlines Fast-Track Disability Application Process
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• Social Security Disability Claims Expected To Jump 70 Percent In 2010
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• Woman Sentenced For Disability Fraud

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Library for Social Security Disability:

• Determining Your Average Social Security Disability Payment in North Carolina (Part B)   
  A North Carolina Social Security disability attorney can help you determine approximately how much you are entitled to with an initial SSDI evaluation.
• Determining Your Average Social Security Disability Payment in North Carolina (Part A)   
  The average Social Security disability payment you can receive is $1,064; how much you get depends on your average earnings. Seek a North Carolina attorney.
• Pursuing a Social Security Disability Claim in North Carolina? See if You Qualify   
  Before you file a Social Security disability claim in North Carolina, know what qualifies you to receive benefits. If you’ve been denied, talk to an attorney.
• Social Security Mental Disability Requirements Explained by Raleigh Attorney   
  If you have a mental disability, you can seek Social Security disability if requirements are met. An attorney based in Raleigh can help with the process.
• Social Security Disability Help from an Attorney in North Carolina   
  A Social Security attorney can help you get the disability benefits that you need if you’ve been unable to work. Our firm is here to help.
• Social Security Lawyer in Fayetteville Can Help You Fight for Benefits   
  Brent Adams, Social Security lawyer in Fayetteville, North Carolina, can help you apply, appeal a denied claim, and/or prepare for your disability hearing so you get the benefits you need and deserve.
• A Social Security Lawyer in Dunn, N.C., Can be Your Best Advocate When Seeking Disability Benefits   
  A Social Security lawyer in Dunn who understands the complexities and frustrations of the system will guide you through the benefits process.
• How Federal Budget Cuts Could Affect Your Social Security Disability Claim   
  Deep cuts to the federal budget might also mean cuts to the US Social Security System. But what will this mean for the application process time and backlog?
• Are There Good Reasons To Miss A Social Security Disability Appeal Deadline?   
  After your Social Security disability benefits application has been denied, you have 60 days to appeal your case. However, there are a number of valid reasons for getting an appeal deadline extended. If you have missed your disability benefits appeal deadline, talk to a North Carolina attorney today.
• Three Reasons Your Social Security Disability Application Could Have Been Denied   
  There are a large array of reasons that your Social Security disability benefits application could have been wrongfully denied in North Carolina - but there are three common reasons that many people with real disabilities, diseases, and conditions don't get approved for benefits.
• Fast Track Your Social Security Disability Benefits Application If You Have Early-Onset Alzheimer's In North Carolina   
  Early-onset Alzheimer's Disease has been added to the Social Security Administration's list of Compassionate Allowances. This means that those in North Carolina with an early-onset Alzheimer's diagnosis can fast track their disability benefits application.
• Social Security Disability Benefits And Cancer | North Carolina SSDI and SSI Benefits Attorney   
  Can you get Social Security Disability Benefits if you are diagnosed with cancer? The answer depends on several factors - including what specific type of cancer you have and on the prognosis. Learn about which cancers are a part of the SSA's Compassionate Allowances list and whether or not you may be eligible for SSDI or SSI benefits.
• What Is The SSA’s List Of Compassionate Allowances?   
  If you suffer from an extremely serious disease or condition, you may be eligible for quick Social Security disability benefits -- a process that takes weeks instead of months or years. Learn more about the SSA's list of compassionate allowances and about why they chose to put this list of serious illnesses together to expedite the benefits of certain individuals.
• North Carolina Social Security Disability And Diabetes   
  A diabetes diagnosis can change your life - and put your health in danger. Is it possible to receive Social Security Disability Insurance benefits if you are suffering from Type 1 diabetes or Type 2 diabetes? Learn more about the requirements of the Social Security Administration.
• Social Security Disability Benefits And Mental Illness   
  Mental illnesses can be just as debilitating as physical disabilities, but unfortunately it is often more difficult to secure social security disability benefits if you have a mental illness. A North Carolina social security disability lawyer may be able to help you secure social security benefits for your mental illness.
• Social Security Disability Statistics   
  Do you know how many Americans struggle with a disability? Or how many of them receive support for their disability from the Social Security Administration? Learn these statistics as well as other interesting facts about Social Security Disability Insurance.
• Self Employed Workers May Collect Social Security Disability Benefits   
  North Carolina disability lawyer discusses the right of self employed persons to social security disability insurance benefits.
• The two Social Security disability programs are very different   
  Raleigh and Fayetteville North Carolina social security disability attorney and lawyer discusses the two social security disability programs.
• North Carolina Social Security Disability Claimants May Get Their Cases Heard Sooner   
  Raleigh, Durham, and Fayetteville North Carolina Social Security Disability Attorney and Lawyer writes that North Carolina Social Security Disability claimants may get their cases decided quicker.
• Social Security Disability benefits available for COPD Victims   
  Raleigh and Durham North Carolina Social Security Disability lawyer advises that COPD victims may be entitled to Social Security Disabity benefits

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Frequent Questions for Social Security Disability:

• How can I get Social Security disability in North Carolina?
• How do I apply for Social Security disability in North Carolina?
• I live in Raleigh, and I'd like to know what is Social Security disability?
• Should I file a claim for social security benefits?
• I am only in my 20s. Last month I received personal injuries in a vehicular accident and am now unable to work. Is there a certain age I must be to receive benefits from Social Security disability?
• I'm receiving benefits from Social Security disability for myself, my wife and my son based on my severe disability. I also have a daughter by my ex-wife who used to receive child support from me when I was still able to work. Now that I'm disabled, can my daughter receive benefits too?

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