Most people pay into the Social Security Disability Insurance program throughout their working lives. That’s why it often comes as a shock to many people when their Social Security disability claim is denied. If your initial application was denied, don’t give up. Find out how a North Carolina Social Security disability lawyer can help. Call Flexner Houser Injury Law in Wilmington, North Carolina: 1-800-FLEXNER (800-353-9637).

 Experienced Social Security disability attorneys know how to help clients obtain the disability benefits they are entitled to receive and thoroughly understand the appeals process. If your claim is denied, you can appeal the decision to an administrative law judge. An attorney can represent you in this hearing, which is very important because it is the only time in the administrative appeal process where your lawyer can argue your case in front of a judge with the authority to approve your request for benefits. Candidates for Social Security Disability Insurance benefits are people who are injured and haven’t been able to work for at least 12 months, or people whose injuries are expected to keep them from working for a year or result in death. SSDI benefits include monthly cash payments and Medicare insurance.