Social Security lawyer Gordon Gates helps people with Social Security disability and SSI claims in Maine and New Hampshire. The Social Security Disability Insurance program (SSDI) and the Supplemental Security Income program (SSI) are federal programs intended to help people who are unable to work due to their medical condition. Unfortunately, many people in Maine and New Hampshire are initially turned down when they apply for disability benefits, even though they actually do qualify.
If Social Security has denied your application for disability benefits, don't give up! If you are applying for Social Security disability or SSI, or if you have been denied benefits, you should consult a lawyer who specializes in Social Security law. A Social Security disability case is very different from other legal matters. The laws, regulations and procedures for Social Security disability and SSI claims are extremely technical, and require detailed legal knowledge.
Talk with a Social Security disability lawyer who knows the process, the paperwork, and the very specific Social Security disability rules and regulations.
If Social Security has denied your application for disability benefits, don't give up! If you are applying for Social Security disability or SSI, or if you have been denied benefits, you should consult a lawyer who specializes in Social Security law. A Social Security disability case is very different from other legal matters. The laws, regulations and procedures for Social Security disability and SSI claims are extremely technical, and require detailed legal knowledge.
Talk with a Social Security disability lawyer who knows the process, the paperwork, and the very specific Social Security disability rules and regulations.
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Gordon Gates specializes in Social Security disability law, and he handles claims at every level of the Social Security disability claim process.
He assists clients with initial applications for disability benefits, with appeals of denied claims, and with hearings by an administrative law judge.
Gordon has successfully appealed unfavorable administrative law judge decisions the Social Security Appeals Council and to U.S. District Court (District of Maine) to have those claims remanded for new hearings.
He assists clients with initial applications for disability benefits, with appeals of denied claims, and with hearings by an administrative law judge.
Gordon has successfully appealed unfavorable administrative law judge decisions the Social Security Appeals Council and to U.S. District Court (District of Maine) to have those claims remanded for new hearings.
1. Develop a winning theory for your claim.
The most important task for a lawyer is to develop a winning theory for your claim.
This should be done as early as possible in the claim process.
Based upon your impairments, work history, age, education, and the Social Security disability evaluation process, we will seek the legal path that leads to an award of benefits.
I am proud represent claimants in Lewiston, and throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
2. Obtain the necessary evidence.
The key to winning a Social Security disability claim is proper development and presentation of medical evidence demonstrating disability.
The most important task for a lawyer is to develop a winning theory for your claim.
This should be done as early as possible in the claim process.
Based upon your impairments, work history, age, education, and the Social Security disability evaluation process, we will seek the legal path that leads to an award of benefits.
I am proud represent claimants in Lewiston, and throughout Maine and New Hampshire.
2. Obtain the necessary evidence.
The key to winning a Social Security disability claim is proper development and presentation of medical evidence demonstrating disability.
The Social Security disability claim process in Maine may require several stages.
The first stage is the review of your initial application.
You can file an initial application for benefits online, or at a Social Security local "field" office.
There are nine local Social Security offices in Maine, located in Saco, Portland, Auburn, Augusta, Rockland, Bangor, Waterville, Rumford and Presque Isle.
Pick the office closest to you.
Maine attorney Gordon Gates can help you at each stage of the Social Security disability claim process, including the initial application, your appeal, and your hearing.
The first stage is the review of your initial application.
You can file an initial application for benefits online, or at a Social Security local "field" office.
There are nine local Social Security offices in Maine, located in Saco, Portland, Auburn, Augusta, Rockland, Bangor, Waterville, Rumford and Presque Isle.
Pick the office closest to you.
Maine attorney Gordon Gates can help you at each stage of the Social Security disability claim process, including the initial application, your appeal, and your hearing.
For New Hampshire residents, a disability or SSI claim can be a two stage process.
The Law Office of Gordon Gates can help you at each stage of this process.
My New Hampshire office is located at 83 Hanover Street in downtown Manchester, just across the street from the Palace Theatre.
Ask for a free Social Security claim evaluation.
The first stage is the review of your initial application.
The Social Security Administration sends your case to a state agency in Concord - Disability Determination Services - to gather additional information and to make an initial determination on your claim.
The Law Office of Gordon Gates can help you at each stage of this process.
My New Hampshire office is located at 83 Hanover Street in downtown Manchester, just across the street from the Palace Theatre.
Ask for a free Social Security claim evaluation.
The first stage is the review of your initial application.
The Social Security Administration sends your case to a state agency in Concord - Disability Determination Services - to gather additional information and to make an initial determination on your claim.
Many people applying for Social Security disability are over the age of 50, and have worked hard during their entire adult life.
But now, due to a medical condition, they can't do their job any longer, and have been unable to find other work.
Many of these workers are denied benefits when they apply for disability, despite a lifetime of paying into the Social Security system.
The Social Security Administration has special rules for claimants age 50 or older.
An experienced attorney can use these rules to help win your disability case.
But now, due to a medical condition, they can't do their job any longer, and have been unable to find other work.
Many of these workers are denied benefits when they apply for disability, despite a lifetime of paying into the Social Security system.
The Social Security Administration has special rules for claimants age 50 or older.
An experienced attorney can use these rules to help win your disability case.
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