APPLY FOR DISABILITY IN MI
From applying to appealing, Levine Benjamin Law Firm has helped 80,000 people win disability benefits.
How to Apply for Disability in Michigan
You can’t work, and monthly Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) payments could make all the difference in keeping your household running.
However, the application process is complicated, and you need help.
Many disability law firms won’t assist with initial benefits applications—they tell you to come back after you’ve been denied.
At Levine Benjamin Law Firm, we think that’s unacceptable.
Our Michigan disability lawyers support you from the very start. We focus on helping people launch their applications for disability benefits, handling the paperwork, medical evidence and steps, so you can get back to your life.
This is why we say, “From applying to appealing, we help you every step of the way.”
For over 60 years, Levine Benjamin has helped more than 80,000 people win disability benefits across Michigan.
In fact, according to Social Security’s own numbers, Levine Benjamin is the top disability law firm in Michigan by the total amount of benefits we’ve won for clients.
What would you like to do?
Why Get a Lawyer for Your Disability Benefits Application in Michigan?
The simple answer: it takes a lot of work.
To qualify for disability benefits , you must prove you’re unable to work because of bad health, and that your situation is certain not to improve for at least a year.
Applying for disability benefits in Michigan requires submitting exhaustive information about your medical condition, work history and daily limitations.
Even small errors can lead to delays or denials.
The system is tough—Social Security rejects most applicants the first time.
To increase your chances of approval, your application must be:
- Accurate: Be honest about your condition. Don’t exaggerate, but make sure to clearly explain how your health impairments affect your ability to work.
- Complete: Include all necessary medical records, education and work background, statements from friends and family and all other supporting documentation.
- Timely: File as soon as you realize you can’t work. When you’re finally awarded benefits, you get back pay from the time you first applied, so starting early is critical. The process also takes time, and the sooner you start, the closer you get to benefits.
At Levine Benjamin, we take care of filing your claim properly, ensuring the strongest possible case.
If you can’t work and need disability benefits, don’t wait. Enlist our Michigan disability attorneys to support your claim early for the best chance possible of winning benefits you need to focus on your life.
Start with a free, no obligations consultation on your claim from our disability attorney team.
Another Reason to Have a Michigan Disability Lawyer: Preparing for Your Appeal
In recent years, Social Security has been denying about 80 percent of applicants for disability benefits at the initial stage.
Many people assume they can just explain their situation, provide a doctor’s note, and get approved. But Social Security has strict guidelines, complex rules, and specific medical criteria you have to meet.
You could receive a denial because:
- The information on your application wasn’t thorough enough.
- You had conflicting information in your application.
- Your medical evidence didn’t prove that your condition is severe.
- You’re still working, leading Social Security to say you don’t need help.
- A Social Security employee didn’t do their part to collect all your medical evidence.
- The government applied the wrong legal standard to evaluate your claim.
- They believe your condition will improve enough for you to return to work.
- You didn’t get your initial appeal filed quickly enough, or properly, causing unnecessary delays.
Levine Benjamin’s Michigan disability lawyers carefully assess your claim and help you understand your chances of approval.
We work to strengthen your case, address potential issues before they arise, and guide you through the process.
If you’re denied, we investigate what caused the rejection to correct issues when you appeal.
No matter how much work it takes, you won’t pay an attorney fee unless you win benefits.
Let us help you take the next step toward securing your financial future.