Iowa SSD Benefit Claim Attorney
Getting the Disability Benefits You Deserve in Iowa
If the Social Security Administration denies your first application for disability benefits, that does not mean you are not eligible. But it does mean that it may be time to get help from an experienced lawyer.
Nearly every application for Social Security disability (SSD) benefits is denied the first time around. At Ekstrom & Burkey, Attorneys at Law, we understand the difficult spot this puts our clients in. For more than 30 years, we have helped Iowa's disabled get the benefits they are entitled to.
Understanding Social Security Benefits
The most important thing to understand about Social Security disability is that is it just like any other insurance program. The deductions taken from your paycheck are the same as the insurance premiums you pay in other programs.
Unfortunately, like other insurance companies, the Social Security Administration is more concerned with their own bottom line than with helping the people who qualify for benefits. Our job is to guide you through the appeals process:
- We will represent you before the Administrative Law Judge. During this stage of the appeal, our goal is to prove your disability and convince the Social Security Administration to provide the benefits you are entitled to.
- If the ALJ declines your Social Security disability benefits claim, we will bring your case to federal court.
Although many people are denied the benefits they deserve on their first application, we are often able to help clients get the payment they need early in the appeals process. Contact us to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
When You Don't Qualify for Social Security Disability
If you have not had enough taken out of your paychecks over the past five years, you will not be eligible for Social Security disability benefits. If that is your situation, we will help you apply for Supplemental Security Income.
The amount of SSI you can request is dependant on your income and assets. We will help you present a case to the Social Security Administration if you are disabled and cannot work.
Call 888-728-6764 or contact us online to schedule an appointment at our Des Moines offices. We will always be upfront and honest with you. We charge limited fees for Social Security disability representation.
