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Tensions Rising in Relation to Social Security Disability Backlog

Social Security disability benefits that are denied or go through a long claims process can understandably result in a lot of frustration for those who are in desperate need of financial assistance and are unable to work. Unfortunately, according to data made available to the Associated Press and released to the Association of Administrative Law Judges, threats to Social Security judges are on the increase.

According to data from the Social Security Administration, in just the past year there have been 80 threats to either harm or kill an administrative law judge or staff members, which is an 18% increase from previous times. A large number of those threats occurred between the months of March and August.

There are almost 2 million people in the United States who are on standby, either waiting up to 2 years before receiving their first payment or waiting to find out if they qualify.

With the economy and job situation not looking well, there is growing anxiety for people in this country as the backlog on disability benefits continues. It can be very frustrating to be in that situation. This is why claimants often benefit from enlisting the help of an attorney who specializes in Social Security disability benefits.

A Social Security disability attorney can not only improve your odds of being accepted for benefits but they can handle some of the more time-consuming and stressful aspects of applying and dealing with a denied claim. This can help lessen the anxiety for those who are trying to obtain benefits.

When you are interviewing Social Security Disability attorneys ask critical questions, like: how many Social Security Disability hearings do you have per month; do you understand the SSA's POMS (the manual Social Security employees use to process claims); and, do you understand the date last insured and how it affects my disability onset date?

The Law Offices of LaVan & Neidenberg, located in Atlanta, Georgia represent over 5000 disability claimants. Our disability attorneys have experience with cross examining medical and vocational experts and take time when speaking with you about your case. Contact us today at 1-888-234-5758 for a FREE legal consultation. There is NO OBLIGATION to hire our firm and there are NO FEES unless one of our trained disability lawyers wins your case.