In general terms, a Social Security Disability or SSI disability applicant has up to three stages or steps to go through: 1)apply for the benefit and await a decision; 2)apply for reconsideration of a denial and again wait for a decision; and 3)apply for a hearing and receive an administrative trial of the case.
You can hire a lawyer at any time during this process. Legal advocacy makes a big difference, particularly in the third stage, but also at any other. For further process information, call Howard Toole Law Offices at (406) 728-4682.
