As a Social Security disability law office we provide many different services related to the filing and processing of Social Security disability claims, but there are some things clients have to deal with Social Security directly on. The main objective a Social Security representative has is to prove to Social Security that their clients are disabled thus making them eligible for Social Security disability payments.
Prior to actually receiving the notice from Social Security that you’ve been found disabled, representatives will also file new applications, appeals, provide supportive medical information and make sure that Social Security is doing its job of properly processing the claim in a timely manner.
We get all sorts of requests from clients or potential clients about how they would like us to deal with Social Security on their behalf. Unfortunately, many times there is nothing we can do. For instance, if Social Security has determined that they overpaid someone benefits and is now asking for those benefits in return there is really not much we can do except advise potential clients that they can ask Social Security to waive or reduce overpayments.
Another situation that came up recently is that someone was not fulfilling their duty as a representative payee. A representative payee manages disability payments for disabled individuals who Social Security believes are unable to manage their own finances. We are not able to assist in these situations because it is Social Security that decides who a representative payee will be, so it is better for claimants to talk to Social Security about any recommendations.
A representative offers many valuable types of services and can help guide a claimant through the process, but when it comes to payments issued after someone has already been found disabled, it is best to deal with Social Security directly.
