The agonizing wait for a decision on a claim for Social Security disability payments affects a lot of people. When dealing with health problems and being unable to work, the bills may pile up and become too high to afford even the most basic essentials.
A California Social Security disability benefits lawyer can assist you in creating a letter of extreme need in certain circumstances. After receiving an initial benefit denial, an applicant can use this method to ask the Social Security Administration for an expedited hearing.
The letter will outline the terrible consequences of waiting the customary amount of time for a hearing on disability benefits; in essence, you are demonstrating to the SSA that you have “dire needs.” Read on to learn more and then contact PLBH at (800) 435-7542 if you require a legal consultation.
What a dire needs letter will and will not cover
A letter of grave need usually refers to dire circumstances rather than minor inconveniences. A serious need might exist, for instance, if you were about to lose your home to foreclosure or eviction. The necessity to stop your internet from being disconnected would probably not be urgent. You can also list other serious financial problems, such as the possibility that you won’t be able to afford basic expenses like food and electricity, or that you won’t be able to afford critical medical care or prescription drugs.
You should only use this option if it is truly necessary
As one might anticipate, the SSA receives hundreds of letters from people who have urgent needs. This is why you should only write a dire needs letter if your circumstance is really dire. It might be worthwhile to spend the time and effort writing a dire needs letter if you are in immediate danger of losing your home, or if you are unable to obtain food or healthcare because of your financial circumstances.
You should write this letter but we can help
Instead of a friend or family member, the person applying for benefits should write the letter of grave need. An adept Social Security disability benefits lawyer in California can offer advice on how to draft this kind of letter.
To substantiate your claim, you should provide as much information as you can. Don’t just write in the letter that you are about to be evicted, for instance, if you are behind on your rent. Be detailed, mentioning the amount you owe your landlord in full and whether you have obtained any eviction-related documentation.
Along with your letter, you should send supporting documentation for these assertions. You may enclose copies of the letters from your landlord and the local court announcing the eviction hearing in the scenario mentioned above. In order to demonstrate your great financial need and your likelihood of being homeless or experiencing other extreme conditions, you could also include bank statements, water shutoff notifications, or hospital bills. The more proof you offer, the more likely it is that your request will be approved.
The mission of PLBH is to assist people with impairments in obtaining Social Security disability benefits. We can assist if you are thinking about applying for disability benefits or are currently applying. To learn more or to schedule a consultation with a knowledgeable California Social Security disability benefits lawyer, contact our office right now at (800) 435-7542 or info@plblaw.com.