The main reason I think people represent themselves in a Social Security Disability case is they do not understand the fees a lawyer can charge.
In Social Security Disability cases attorney fees are controlled by federal law. A lawyer can only receive 25% of back benefits or $6,000 whichever is the lower amount. There are no fees on the monthly check you receive. If there are no back benefits there are no fees.
Receiving a monthly check the rest of your life and having access to medical benefits for the rest of your life is certainly worth a small fee.
The problem with representing yourself is that you do not know what the judge is looking for, you do not know what to ask the vocational expert, and you do not know what medical records are important.
Questions about representing yourself, or whether you need a lawyer? Call Attorney Dirk May at 309-4371.