Legal Question in Social Security Law in Oregon

Can a lawyer speed up the social security disability process? I have applied, been denied and have

a lawyer, but my husband seems to think a lawyer can speed up the process.


Asked on 10/06/10, 5:44 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Richard Sly Richard Sly Attorney-at-law

A lawyer cannot place a case ahead of another filed prior to the one he is advocating for. One goes into a "line" and stays there. It is possible on ocassion to get an OTR or On-The Record early decision without a hearing if doctors are willing to be very specific in thir opinions on their patient's functionality

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Answered on 10/11/10, 7:29 pm


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