Current Clients

Disability Specialist, Inc will need the cooperation of the client in order to successfully represent their claim. On this page we will go over what we ask of the client, provide a means for this information to be submitted, and also address some frequently asked questions.

Keep In Touch

After you have met with a representative, we ask that you keep us informed of different events or changes you may encounter. It is crucial that you make us aware of these events so we can efficiently and accurately present your case to the Social Security Administration.

Please notify us immediately if:

• Social Security calls you
• You receive forms, questionnaires, or letters
• You receive a Notice of Decision or any other correspondence from Social Security
• You visit a new doctor or enter the hospital
• Your doctor makes a new diagnosis, or changes your existing diagnosis/prognosis
• You change your name, address and/or phone number
• You return to work

Medical Updates

Social Security uses an applicant's medical records to evaluate the severity of their impairments.  Making sure Social Security has up to date information from relevant medical sources is extremely important.  Making our office aware of medical appointments guarantees the information will be provided to SSA in an efficient and timely manner.

Address Updates

Social Security is a federal program; they have offices throughout the nation.  If an applicant moves, the claim can be transferred to a local office and continue to be evaluated.  If you move or your contact information changes, please make us aware.  We will continue to work with you as long as you are in our service area and able to be contacted.  If you move out of our service area we can provide a list of other Representatives in your area.

Click here to submit an address or medical update!

Answers to Frequently Asked Questions

Chances are you will have questions while we are working on your Social Security disability claim. We do our best to provide you with accurate and timely responses. The following list contains answers to frequently asked questions.

Q: Why does Social Security want me to meet with one of their doctors?

A: Social Security will setup a Consultative Examination if they feel more evidence is needed to fully evaluate your impairments.

Q: I have gone back to work.  What happens now?

A: You can work and pursue a disability claim if the work you're doing is not considered "Substantial Gainful Activity" (SGA).  SGA is typically expressed as a dollar amount grossed in 1 month as compensation for work activity.  This amount is $1000 for 2010; it is subject to Cost of Living Adjustments (COLA).  If you are working over this level there are other considerations that can be made, especially if the work is accommodated, subsidized, or ends due to your condition.  If you become able to work and were disabled for at least 12 consecutive months, you may proceed with a claim based solely on that time frame.  Contact our office if you start working so that your Representative can explain how these rules will apply to you.