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Anyone know of a knowledgeable SSDI lawyer in Seattle or Washington State? I'm appealing the first denial of my disability claim by myself, but assuming they will deny me again and will need help.
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Yes, Faith2007 is correct. SSDI and SSI are federal programs, so a qualified disability lawyer from any state in the U.S. can help you with your disability application, appeals, and hearings.Thanks @Faith2007 and @SnappingTurtle
So if you have a hearing, it's online? I just assumed it would be in person. And your attorney doesn't have to be licensed in your state? If that's the case, Moselle looks good.
Thanks @SnappingTurtle 😊Yes, Faith2007 is correct. SSDI and SSI are federal programs, so a qualified disability lawyer from any state in the U.S. can help you with your disability application, appeals, and hearings.
I have no experience with hearings, since I luckily got my claim approved immediately. I believe what worked was: great supporting letter from my ME specialist, concrete evidence from 2 day CPET and brain QEEG. I didn't use Moselle, but got great initial advice from them during the first consult. I hired a local Georgia firm as a just in case and only because my long term disability policy pays for it anyway.
Good luck! I know it is all very stressful. If you haven't already, check out this site which helped demystify the process for me: https://howtogeton.wordpress.com/social-security-disability/