Albuquerque Social Security Attorney
Every year millions of people file disability claims with the Social Security Administration. Unfortunately, only about 30 percent of these applications are approved at the initial stage of the disability application process. Hiring an Albuquerque Social Security attorney can increase your chances of receiving an approval at the initial stage of the application process or, if necessary, successfully appealing the SSA's decision to deny your disability benefits. If you are suffering from a disability and wish to file a Social Security Disability claim, or if your application for disability benefits has been denied, an Albuquerque Social Security lawyer can help you obtain the disability benefits you need in order to make ends meet.
Albuquerque is the largest city in New Mexico and accounts for almost half of the state's economic activity. The city benefits from a diverse economic base with services, agriculture, government, trade, manufacturing, research and development and tourism playing important roles in Albuquerque's economic well-being. The city is home to more than 700 manufacturing companies that produce a variety of products including food, electronics, trailers, signs, machine tools and hardware. Intel, GE and General Mills contribute to the city's financial growth. There is more than $4 billion spent on research and development in Albuquerque by companies such as Sandia National Laboratories, which conducts laser technology and solar energy research in the area. The Kirtland U.S. Air Force Base is also a driving influence, impacting the city's economy by approximately $3.3 billion.
Applying for Albuquerque Social Security Disability Benefits
There are approximately 1.2 million individuals living in the State of New Mexico. Of these New Mexico residents, approximately 60,000 receive Social Security Disability benefits. The average monthly benefit amount is $1,021.70. There are approximately 50,000 individuals receiving Social Security income in Albuquerque and about 6,300 residents receive Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments. On average, it takes a disability applicant in Albuquerque 408 days to complete the disability claim process. This is due to the fact that the majority of disability applications are denied at the initial stage (which usually takes three to four months), requiring applicants to appeal the SSA's decision to deny disability benefits.
Filing an application for disability benefits with the Social Security Administration can be a frustrating and complicated process. If your application is not presented properly or if crucial information is missing, your application will be denied. Hiring an Albuquerque Social Security Disability attorney can improve your chances of an approval at the initial application stage. Your Albuquerque Social Security Disability lawyer can help you prepare your disability application in order to present it in the best light possible to the SSA. If your initial application for disability benefits is denied, your Albuquerque disability attorney can assist you in filing an appeal to overturn the decision.
Hiring an Albuquerque Disability Attorney
When you hire an Albuquerque Social Security attorney to represent you during your Social Security Disability case, your lawyer will usually be willing to help you during the initial stage of the application process. There are, however, some disability attorneys who are not willing to get involved until your initial application for Social Security Disability benefits has been denied.
If your application is denied, your Albuquerque Social Security lawyer will need to file an appeal within 60 days of the date you received the decision from the SSA. This stage of the appeal process is called a Request for Reconsideration. In most cases, this appeal will also be denied and your lawyer will need to prepare your case for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge.
It is very important that you have proper legal representation at the hearing stage of the Social Security Disability appeal process. Statistics show that individuals who are represented by an attorney at the hearing stage of the appeal process are more likely to receive a favorable decision than those who do not. It can take more than a year to get your “day in court,” and you need to ensure that everything goes perfectly. An Albuquerque Social Security Disability attorney will gather all of the evidence needed to support your disability claim and may also arrange for expert testimony. He or she can also prepare you for the hearing, explaining what you should expect and how you should answer the questions asked of you at your disability hearing.
While the hearing stage of the appeal process can be stressful and time-consuming, it is important to understand that your chances of winning Social Security Disability benefits are best at this stage. Nearly two-thirds of disability appeals are decided in the favor of the applicant at the hearing level of the appeal process. Your chances of being approved for benefits can be even greater with the help of an Albuquerque disability attorney.
Click here to request a free evaluation of your Social Security Disability case and to learn more about hiring an Albuquerque disability lawyer to represent you in your disability claim.
An Alburquerque Social Security Disability lawyer will also handle disability claims in the following cities located in Bernalilo County, Valencia County, Torrance County, Santa Fe County, Sandoval County, Cibola County: Corales, Rio Rancho, Carnuel, Tijeras, Edgewood, Moriarty, Basque Farms, Peralrta, Grants, and Santa Fe.
