Allsup outlines most common reasons people choose to get representation when they apply for SSDI, a complex but worthwhile benefit for people with long-term disabilities.
Belleville, IL (Vocus) November 13, 2008 -– Difficult decisions face people who have become disabled and can no longer work, and one of the most important is how to begin the process of applying for Social Security disability benefits, according to Allsup, which represents people nationwide for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI).
“You’ve worked hard, paid your taxes and you are entitled to Social Security retirement and—should you need it—Social Security disability benefits,” said Jim Allsup, CEO and founder of the first nationwide non-attorney representation services company nearly 25 years ago. “Applying for disability is an intimidating process because you’ve never done it before, and it’s not like qualifying for Social Security retirement.”
The typical application requires pages of information, including someone’s employment history, activities of daily living, medical records, treatment history and other detailed information. “It would be a cumbersome process for anyone, but especially for the individual who is dealing with an injury, chronic condition or terminal illness,” he said.
SSDI is a federally mandated insurance program overseen by the Social Security Administration (S
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