Determining my disability

A disability attorney can improve your chances of success

At Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices, we are ready to listen to you, answer your questions and discuss the best way to proceed. We understand how important your case is and we're ready to work for you. Whether you are making a new Social Security Disability Insurance claim or appealing a denied claim, you can rely on our law firm for the help you need in securing benefits.

What is a disability? Depends who you ask. What you think is a disability might be different from the Social Security Administration's definition. When you file a claim, Social Security will look at your medical records and consider your health problems. A disability examiner at the Disability Determination agency in your state works with a doctor and makes an initial decision on the claim. The examiner also factors in your age, education and work experience. If you are over 50, for example, you may have a better chance of winning your claim than a younger person with a similar disability.

How Social Security determines if you are disabled

Social Security first tries to determine whether you are able to do your past work. If the agency decides you cannot do your past work, it will try to determine if there is any other type of work you can do (factoring in your health problems, age, education and work experience).

It's wise to discuss your disability with an experienced SSDI attorney lawyer. We can help you decide on the best course of action. Contact our law firm today for a free consultation. There is no obligation. You don't pay us unless you win.

Don't leave your future to chance. You deserve a dedicated, experienced, knowledgeable law firm on your side. Choose Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices.