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Originally Posted by ginnie
Hello, and I am sorry you have to deal with the SS system. It is my understanding that many people are denied the first time. I was denied twice, and then had a blessed hearing before A judge. I was very grateful to go before that judge, and I was granted disability that day. Get a para legal if you can. I did this, and it made the process better to endure. You at least have a professional in your corner to help, if nothing else to calm your nerves. My para legal and I are on a first name basis! He knows I was a wreak over it, but soothed my nerves while waiting. He recently helped me again, when forwhat ever reason, after 4 years my coverage changed and I lost my food stamps. I have them back now, and am grateful again to have that professional in my corner when things don't make sense. I really wish those in the process of getting their coverage all the best in their efforts. ginnie
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I'm glad that you were able to get the help you needed ginnie.
To clarify for all though.....you had a para professional in your corner, not a professional. Having a paralegal assist you with the SSDI application is just that, having them assist you. If you need legal advice, you would have to seek the services of a lawyer
The paraprofessional is able to perform tasks requiring significant knowledge in the field, and may even function independently of direct professional supervision, but lacks the official authority of the professional. For example, a person who hires a paralegal in lieu of a lawyer to complete bankruptcy forms is still considered to be filing pro se.[3]