Advocates for Social Security Disability
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
The SSDI program is designed to pay benefits to you and certain family members if you are insured. This means you paid social security taxes on your earnings and worked long enough and recently enough. In addition, you must meet medical requirements, which include a medical condition expected to last at least one year or result in death.
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Supplemental Security Income (SSI)
The SSI program is designed for adults and children with limited income and resources.
As with SSDI, you must have a medical condition that is expected to last more than one year or result in death.
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Child Disability Claims
A child may be eligible for benefits if they have a physical or mental condition that seriously affects their limits and activities and is expected to last at least one year or result in death.
Why Choose Us
The process of filing for social security disability can be very overwhelming, confusing, and frustrating when someone is going through a difficult time in their life. We are here to guide you through this process. We strive to passionately advocate for our clients at all levels of the disability process, so you can focus on your health.
We will assist in filing your application, completing paperwork, meeting deadlines, requesting medical treatment records, and corresponding to Social Security on your behalf.
Our office is located in Missouri, however we can represent anyone nationwide. If the claim goes to the hearing level, it may be held via phone, video or in some cases locally in person.
It is always a rewarding experience when clients receive their disability benefits.
The Five Levels of an Application Process
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The initial application will determine if you are immediately approved for benefits or if you will need continue with the appeal process. It typically takes around 6 months for a decision.
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This is the first appeal after your initial denial. Here, you can submit additional information to support your claim. This step can go quickly- 3-6 months on average.
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After your second denial you have 60 days to request a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge. Hearings are held via phone, video teleconference, or in person and typically happen 6- 12 months after the appeal is filed.
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If you received a denial after your hearing, you have 60 days to file your last appeal with the Social Security Administration.
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After an Appeals Council denial, the next step is to file a lawsuit against the Social Security Administration. At this time, you may be able to file a new application during your appeal.
Sheryl Danner
My name is Sheryl Danner. I have devoted my 17-year career to supporting disabled individuals with their Social Security disability claims. Prior to becoming a disability representative, I worked as a Director for a disability law firm. I processed and oversaw claims from the initial filing level up to the Appeals Council.
After passing an exam administered by the Social Security Administration, I became a non-attorney disability representative qualified to represent claimants for Social Security disability.
I am a member of the National Association for Disability Representatives (NADR) and the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). As such, I abide to a strict code of ethics and receive continuing education as required by the Social Security Administration.
It is my pleasure to support and be a voice for individuals who have a disability that affects their daily lives and prevents them from working.
In my spare time I enjoy reading, walking, paddle boarding, and spending time with my family and friends.