When should you get a disability attorney in Pennsylvania?   You can get representation in Pennsylvania on a Social Security Disability or ssi claim at any point in the process. Many claimants, of course, will not require representation during the initial claim phase. However, having said that, very many claimants will fare better if they simply get an attorney from the very beginning. Why do I say this? Too many claimants miss deadlines and fail to comply with various requests made by either the social security office or the disability examiner (for example, filing an appeal after a deadline, failing to respond to a call-in letter, failing to attend a scheduled consultative medical exam, etc). And in all of these scenarios, a claimant may become disadvantaged. In fact, some cases are denied only on the basis of a failure to comply with a simple requirement. Resources: 1. Can a Lawyer Speed Up My Disability Case? 2. How much does a disability lawyer get paid? 3. How will an attorney help me win disability benefits? 4. Do you need a Lawyer at the Administrative Law Judge Disability Hearing? 5. What Will a Disability Lawyer Do to Win a Case? 6. Questions about Disability Lawyers and Hiring a Disability Attorney 7. How Long Does Your Attorney Have To File Your Disability Appeal? Having a disability attorney early in the process can sometimes avert these kinds of situations. And for many claimants, having an attorney handle their claim from the very start will alleviate some of the anxiety and stress that comes with filing for disability benefits. But, certainly, a claimant whose case will be heard by an administrative law judge at a disability hearing should always considering obtaining qualified representation. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Filing for disability in Pennsylvania Applying for disability in Pennsylvania Filing for disability or SSI in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania SSI disability benefits Qualifying, will I qualify for disability in Pennsylvania? Social Security Disability SSI and being permanently disabled in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania disability claim staus Why a disability case in Pennsylvania takes so long Disability decisions and denials in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Social Security Disability SSI decisions If you get denied for disability in Pennsylvania After being denied for disability in Pennsylvania Pennsylvania disability appeals and hearings Filing a disability appeal in Pennsylvania Chances of winning disability on an appeal in Pennsylvania? How can you improve the chance of winning disability in Pennsylvania? How long does it take to get a disability hearing in Pennsylvania? Winning a disability hearing in Pennsylvania Hiring a disability lawyer in Pennsylvania Getting a disability lawyer in Pennsylvania How will a Pennsylvania disability lawyer help my claim? The cost to hire a disability attorney in Pennsylvania When should you get a disability attorney in Pennsylvania? How can a Pennsylvania disability lawyer win a disability case?