Social Security Disability Frequently Asked Questions
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Our firm's mission
is serve each client
in a prompt and
personal manner.
is serve each client
in a prompt and
personal manner.
Question: I am no longer able to work. How do I apply for social security
benefits?
Answer: If you are not able to work due to a disability, you should call
Thornton & Coy to set up a free consultation to see if you are entitled to
social security disability benefits. When meeting with an attorney from
Thornton & Coy, you should bring in recent medical records from your
physician, hospital, counselor, or psychologist. You should also bring
your current medications. An attorney from Thornton & Coy will sit down
with you to review the severity of your disability, explain the process for
applying for social security benefits, and explain the costs involved for
hiring Thornton & Coy. Our Ames office can be reached at 515-233-
2052 or our Ankeny office can be reached at 515-964-1825.
Question: How much will it cost me to hire Thornton & Coy for my social
security appeal?
Answer: Thornton & Coy Law Office will represent you in your appeal
before the Social Security Administration on a contingency fee basis.
That means that we don’t get paid unless we win your case. If Thornton
& Coy wins your case, federal regulation allows us to collect up to $5,300
or 25% of your back benefits received, whichever is lower. If we do not
receive a favorable ruling, then you owe us nothing.
Question: Social Security denied me benefits, what do I do next?
Answer: If you have received an unfavorable (denial) ruling at either the
initial or reconsideration level, you should contact the Thornton & Coy
Law Office immediately to discuss your case and see if an appeal is
appropriate. During your consultation, you and the attorney will review
social security’s ruling, your medical records, and any other relevant
information to determine if you should appeal your claim.
Question: How long will it take the Social Security Administration to
process my claim?
Answer: The honest answer is that it can take quite a bit of time to
receive a favorable ruling. If we file an initial claim, we expect to get a
ruling within ninety (90) days. It takes about the same amount of time if
your case is at the reconsideration state. It can take up to a year to get a
hearing before an administrative law judge. When you do receive a
favorable ruling, you will receive back benefits from the date you first
qualified for benefits (the day you became disabled) until present.
Question: I am facing an eviction if I do not get benefits soon. Is there
anything that can be done?
Answer: In certain circumstances, the Social Security Administration may
grant a case priority if delaying the decision would result in a loss of
housing. If you are facing an eviction, be sure to tell your attorney so
that appropriate action can be taken.
If you have additional Questions, click here: E-mail Jonathan Coy Now
benefits?
Answer: If you are not able to work due to a disability, you should call
Thornton & Coy to set up a free consultation to see if you are entitled to
social security disability benefits. When meeting with an attorney from
Thornton & Coy, you should bring in recent medical records from your
physician, hospital, counselor, or psychologist. You should also bring
your current medications. An attorney from Thornton & Coy will sit down
with you to review the severity of your disability, explain the process for
applying for social security benefits, and explain the costs involved for
hiring Thornton & Coy. Our Ames office can be reached at 515-233-
2052 or our Ankeny office can be reached at 515-964-1825.
Question: How much will it cost me to hire Thornton & Coy for my social
security appeal?
Answer: Thornton & Coy Law Office will represent you in your appeal
before the Social Security Administration on a contingency fee basis.
That means that we don’t get paid unless we win your case. If Thornton
& Coy wins your case, federal regulation allows us to collect up to $5,300
or 25% of your back benefits received, whichever is lower. If we do not
receive a favorable ruling, then you owe us nothing.
Question: Social Security denied me benefits, what do I do next?
Answer: If you have received an unfavorable (denial) ruling at either the
initial or reconsideration level, you should contact the Thornton & Coy
Law Office immediately to discuss your case and see if an appeal is
appropriate. During your consultation, you and the attorney will review
social security’s ruling, your medical records, and any other relevant
information to determine if you should appeal your claim.
Question: How long will it take the Social Security Administration to
process my claim?
Answer: The honest answer is that it can take quite a bit of time to
receive a favorable ruling. If we file an initial claim, we expect to get a
ruling within ninety (90) days. It takes about the same amount of time if
your case is at the reconsideration state. It can take up to a year to get a
hearing before an administrative law judge. When you do receive a
favorable ruling, you will receive back benefits from the date you first
qualified for benefits (the day you became disabled) until present.
Question: I am facing an eviction if I do not get benefits soon. Is there
anything that can be done?
Answer: In certain circumstances, the Social Security Administration may
grant a case priority if delaying the decision would result in a loss of
housing. If you are facing an eviction, be sure to tell your attorney so
that appropriate action can be taken.
If you have additional Questions, click here: E-mail Jonathan Coy Now