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Originally Posted by ginnie
Because the system is so overloaded, and complicated to boot, I always think it is best to have a representative to take you through all the processes. They know what will be asked, and how to prepare for anything SS might ask of you. Also they know the system and how to keep you case moving along. doing this by yourself, has not proven effective for the most part from what I have read on NT. I had a rep. and it was an awful process anyway, but at least he kept at it until my resolution before a judge. It is worth it to have someone in your corner. This rep. I had worked for an attorney and did nothing but SS cases. He gets paid when you do, so there is no up front charges. He also helped me to keep my sanity when I was denied a few times. ginnie  |
I agree that a representative can be helpful for some people and they know what will be asked, but they still don't know how to answer the questions because you have to give the rep the information to give to SSA. The rep will not know anything you haven't said to them. The rep may spend more time with you or the rep may have a formula method that they apply to all cases. The rep could collect a fee for just answering questions for you without doing any really complicated work. However, for some people, the peace of mind is worth it.