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Solutions-Driven Assistance with Social Security Disability Law in South Dakota & Minnesota
If you are having a difficult time getting the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI), or veterans disability benefits you are entitled to under the law, our team may be able to help. At Ficek Law, we maintain an exclusive focus on this highly complex and specific area of the law and can put our knowledge, experience, and resources to work for you.
Our attorney can help at all stages of the process. That means our team can provide personalized, results-driven support whether you’ve yet to submit your initial application or if you’ve recently received an SSDI or SSI denial. We can work to simplify the application or appeals process and fight to protect your interests every step of the way.
Our firm aims to make our legal services accessible, which is why we take cases on contingency and don’t charge retainer fees or hourly rates. Our goal is to make getting the benefits you deserve as efficient and stress-free as possible.
Why Should I Hire an Attorney to Help with My SSDI or SSI Claim?
The Social Security Administration (SSA) maintains strict evidentiary standards and complex procedural rules that can easily overwhelm applicants. At Ficek Law, we can provide the legal guidance necessary to manage these requirements effectively. By partnering with us, you gain a dedicated advocate who understands the nuances of disability law and works tirelessly to secure the benefits you need and deserve.
Here's why you should consider hiring an attorney to help with your case:
- Statistically higher approval odds. Government reports indicate that claimants who retain legal counsel receive approval at significantly higher rates than those who apply alone. We understand what adjudicators look for in a successful claim. Our team can frame your case to align with specific SSA listings and criteria. Our approach aims to put your claim in the best possible position at every stage of the process.
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No Retainer Fee
We don’t charge retainer fees, ensuring you can get started with your case immediately without any upfront costs.
Have Questions?
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How Do I Communicate My Functional Limitations?In your Initial Application, you told SSA why you cannot work. This might be your physical health (back, hands, arms, legs) or your mental health (difficulty with people) or both. Each time you go to the doctor, you should tell your doctor every symptom you are experiencing that is preventing you from working. Always remember, if a medical issue is preventing you from working, but it is not consistently reflected in your medical records, to SSA, it is as if it doesn’t exist.
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What Are My Chances for Approval at the Reconsideration Appeal?Low. About 90% of Reconsideration appeals are denied. Reconsideration Appeals are typically a “rubber stamp” of the Initial Application. Denials are a very normal part of SSA’s process and not something to take personally. SSA is a large, inefficient government system that forces the majority of claimants to file two appeals prior to any chance at approval.
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How Do I Become Eligible for SSI?Before filing for SSI, it is important to know what the requirements are to receive benefits. Eligibility is based on you:
- Being disabled; or
- Being blind; or
- Being over the age of 65; and
- Having limited income and resources; and
- Being a U.S. citizen, national, or a certain type of alien.
For a child to qualify for SSI, they must have a physical or mental impairment expected to endure more than 12 months or result in death.
