We’re Simplifying the System so Iowans Get the Benefits They Deserve
Navigating Social Security Disability benefits can be intimidating and discouraging. Many initial applications are denied, forcing Iowans to give up or wait months — or years — on an appeal.
GRL Law is here to help you understand the Social Security Disability process and secure the benefits the government owes you. Schedule a free case evaluation today to see how we’ll help you each step of the way.
The Steps We Take To Help You Navigate the Social Security Approval Process
Adjudicators of social security disability claims strictly follow a sequential evaluation of each case in order to consistently apply the Social Security Act. GRL Law will help you with each of these factors to ensure you earn the benefits you deserve.
Here’s how we help at each step.
Step 1: Proving You Are No Longer Working
The SSA will first determine if you are working at a level they consider “substantial gainful activity.” If so, your claim will likely be denied.
How GRL Law Helps: We will ensure that you document your work history to show you have been unable to work for the required period of time.
Step 2: Proving Your Severe Impairment
You must prove that your medical condition is ‘severe’ enough to significantly limit your ability to perform basic work activities.
How GRL Law Helps: We assist you in gathering and presenting the necessary medical evidence to prove the severity of your condition. This can include test results, doctor’s reports, imaging, and more.
Step 3: Matching Your Condition to an SSA Listing
The Social Security Administration has a listing of conditions that are so severe they are automatically considered to be a disability. If you can prove that you have a condition on this list, or a combination of conditions that’s medically equal to one on the list, you will receive approval.
How GRL Law Helps: We understand the SSA’s official listings and will help you build a strong case that you qualify. We can help you receive a quicker approval by proving that your condition meets or medically equals one of the listed impairments.
Step 4: Demonstrating You Can’t Do Your Past Work
If you are not approved at step three, the Social Security Administration will look at whether your medical condition allows you to do any of the work you did over the last 15 years.
How GRL Law Helps: We’ll work with you to accurately describe your past job duties and their physical and mental demands. We will help you gather the medical evidence needed to prove that your condition prevents you from resuming that work.
Step 5: Proving You Cannot Adjust to New Work
The Social Security Administration will look at your age, education, and work experience to see if there is another type of work in the national economy that you can adjust.
How GRL Law Helps: We can assist you in gathering the necessary evidence to show that, given your medical limitations and vocational background, there is no other type of work that you can perform.
