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Originally Posted by JosieTheGirl
Hi, I'm sorry I'm not able to ascertain if you are just starting the initial application? If this is the first application you are filing, it really is best to to it without a lawyer.
...actually many reputable lawyers won't take on the case unless you are past the initial application stage. I was approved in about 6 months, no lawyer, no appeals.
It could save you a lot of money.
I'm sorry if i missed something that mentioned this.
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I think that's worth saying in every thread when someone is considering a lawyer.
Spending $6000 isn't chump change for most of us.
I think it's a personal decision for each person applying. With what I know now and what I can accomplish now; I'd love to have that $6000 back.
The thing is that I believe NOW I could review my medical documentation, see what was lacking, and discuss my concerns with my docs, but back when I started my application, that wasn't the case. My severe pain at that time, with minimal tools to battle it, didn't leave me with the mental acuity to help with my own case. Now I have periods like that, but it's not constant. The mental and physical abilities of the applicant, or their support system, are a consideration in whether a person should attempt to accomplish this themselves or get legal assistance.......and the $$$