Waited 14 months for my disability back pay in Columbus and got nothing but form letters. Last Tuesday I called the local office on Broad Street and asked to speak to a claims specialist directly, not the 800 number. Turns out my file was stuck in a processing queue because of a missing medical code from my 2022 visit to Dr. Patel. The specialist fixed it on the spot and the deposit hit my account 3 days later. Has anyone else had luck going in person or calling their field office instead of the national line?
I just got my first denial letter for social security disability. I'm completely lost and overwhelmed by this process. Can anyone recommend a good attorney in CA who handles appeals and doesn't charge crazy upfront fees?