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About
We represent people just like you in their efforts to get Social Security Disability Benefits. If you are unable to work due to a physical or mental impairment you may be entitled to Social Security Disability or SSI. Our geographic area for Social Security Disability includes all of Upstate New York, including Central and Northern New York, the Southern Tier, Mohawk Valley and Western New York State,
Since 1986, Olinsky & Shurtliff has helped thousands of people win their Social Security claims. We will assist you with all stages of your claim, including representing you at administrative hearings and on appeal in Federal Court. In preparation for your administrative hearing, we will explain what issues are most important and prepare you for the questions that the judge is likely to ask. On appeal in Federal Court we will submit written legal arguments and will attend oral arguments if necessary.
NOTE: Social Security Law is extremely complicated with many intersecting laws, rules, regulations and case law. You should expect your representative to be a Disability Attorney trained through NOSSCR. (National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives)
How We Can Help
We Understand Your Impairments.
Social Security claims can be won on the basis of one impairment, either physical or psychological, or can be won on the basis of a combination of impairments. There are times when vocational factors such as age, education, and work history are important. We are experienced in reading medical records and understanding the nature of complex diseases and injuries. We know what information is important to obtain from your doctors. We can help the Administrative Law Judge assigned to your claim understand these issues and help you tell "your story".
We Will Do The Legwork For You.
We will assist you with the routine matters associated with your claim, such as filing your appeals in a timely manner and completing standard Social Security questionnaires. We will obtain your doctors' records, as well as reports and interrogatories. These things can be very burdensome to you, but are routine for us. Additionally, we have a highly skilled staff that is dedicated to keeping your claim running smoothly. They are able to quickly and knowledgeably answer your questions. Although hiring an attorney will not speed the process, we regularly follow the status of your claim to be sure it is being processed properly.
We Understand How Social Security Benefits Are Calculated.
We understand how the Social Security Administration calculates benefits. If your claim is approved, we monitor your claim to be sure that you are paid correctly. We understand that there are problems that can arise when a person collects Social Security and Workers' Compensation. We can guide you through these matters.
We Do Not Collect an Attorney Fee Unless We Win Your Claim.
Although you are ultimately responsible for any money we spend out of pocket to pursue your case (such as charges for medical records, filing fees, etc.), we do not collect an attorney fee unless we win your claim. This is insurance that we will work hard to win your claim.
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