A Reliable Disability Attorney in Dothan

Our Alabama law office works for you

If you are unable to work at gainful employment due to a medical, physical, or mental condition, you may be able to collect benefits—see below for how the government decides if you are eligible.  Coupled with the assistance of his reliable staff, Dothan social security disability attorney, Tommy R. Scarborough, has great success securing these benefits for clients.

Guiding you through the application process

While a disability attorney is not required for you to apply for Social Security Disability benefits, Tommy R. Scarborough's extensive knowledge of the process can improve your chances of being awarded benefits.  Mr. Scarborough can evaluate your claim, explain which benefits you may be eligible for, help you get needed medical and workplace records, and file the application on your behalf.

Appealing your social security disability claim

If your application for benefits has been denied, Dothan disability attorney Tommy R. Scarborough can put his extensive experience into your appeal before an administrative law judge.  Mr. Scarborough works with you to develop a strategy for your case, prepare you for your hearing, acquire physician statements, and present evidence in support of your claim at your hearing.

How the government decides if you are disabled

The government uses the answers to five questions to determine if you are disabled and eligible for Social Security Disability benefits.  They are:

1. Are you working?  (If you are working in 2010 and your earnings average more than $1,000 a month, you generally cannot be considered disabled.)
2. Is your condition severe?  (i.e., your condition impedes basic work-related activities)
3. Is your condition found in the list of disabling conditions?  (The government maintains a list of dozens of ailments affecting major body systems.)
4. Can you do the work you did previously?
5. Can you do any other type of work?  (The government considers whether you are able to adjust to different work from the job you did in the past.)

For more information on these requirements, go to www.socialsecurity.gov/dibplan/dqualify5.htm.

Call an experienced disability attorney in Dothan today

If you seek professional legal assistance with your disability claim, contact the law office of Tommy R. Scarborough, LLC online or call us for a free legal consultation toll free at (877) 314 - 9793.

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