Social Security Disability Attorney in Kansas City

In Kansas City, MO, in order to be eligible for Social Security Disability insurance or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), you are required to be able to authenticate your claim for total disability with the Social Security Administration, or SSA.  

Our attorneys understand how difficult and frustrating the application process for Kansas City disability benefits can be. Even with enough evidence gathered, the average wait time for your application to be processed is up to 16 months. Along with long wait times, over 55% of applicants are denied coverage; it’s no wonder so many Americans are struggling to get the help they need. 

When you hire one of our attorneys, we’ll help review your application by walking through it to ensure you have the proper evidence in order to receive the benefits you need to survive.

After your application has been processed and denied by the SSA, our attorneys can help your case by applying for an appeal with our four-step process:

Appeal Process for Denied Claims

Reconsideration:  When you file for an appeal, it requires that your application goes through a full review by a new Social Security reviewer. In order to help your case, your attorney may provide any further evidence they believe may support your claims. 

Hearing by an Administrative Law Judge: If the Social Security Administration denies the reconsideration, your attorney may request a hearing. An administrative law judge will preside over the hearing where your disability attorney will again present the evidence that supports your claims for disability benefits. Your attorney may also be inclined to use an expert witness to illustrate further why you qualify for SSDI. 

Review by Appeals Council: If the administrative law judge still denies your claim for SSDI, you may request the Social Security Appeals Council review your case. The Appeals Council considers every request for review, though they may still deny your request if they believe the decision from the hearing was correct. 

Review by Federal Court: If your claim is still denied at the end of the appeals process, your attorney will file a lawsuit in federal court to overturn the SSA’s denial of your benefits.

If you have been denied SSDI or SSI, you need to ensure that you are getting the support you need from a law firm you can trust. At Morgan & Morgan, we have helped millions receive the benefits they need to continue living their lives comfortably. When you hire one of our attorneys, they will do everything in their power to help you receive the benefits you deserve. For more information, please fill out our free, no-obligation online case evaluation form to have one of our legal staff get in touch with you.