Herman Graham
Social Security Disability Attorney
If you are looking for an attorney to assist your with you Social Security claim, you have come to the right place. I can assist you at any stage of the administrative process⏤from filing an initial application to appealing an unfavorable decision to the Appeals Council.
Why Choose Graham Disability Law LLC?
Prior to opening my law practice in 2024, I assisted administrative law judges as a staff attorney in a hearings unit of the Social Security Administration. So I have the training and experience to provide you with smart and reliable representation in your Social Security disability claim.
If you are filing an application or appealing a denial of Social Security disability benefits, I invite you to contact me for a free consultation.
What Should I Expect with a Free Consultation?
A free consultation with me is a low-key conversation that takes place by telephone. It is a get acquainted conversation. It is also an opportunity for you tell me your story and for you to ask questions and about the disability claims process and Graham Disability Law LLC. Based on the information you provide during this initial conversation, I will make a preliminary assessment of whether I can assist you with your case. If it appears that my law practice is a good match for your case and if you are interested in proceeding further, we can discuss the next steps, and I will follow up on another day.
Click the contact button below to get in touch or contact me at 216-258-3517 or admin@grahamdisabilitylawllc.com.
Q&A
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If you have a hearing before an administrative law judge, I will gather additional evidence, as needed, to support your claim, especially recent medical records from the doctors and other clinicians who treat your conditions. Additionally, I will prepare you for the hearing by letting you know what to expect and by conducting an informal mock hearing, if that interests you. And I will make the case for disability by explaining to the judge how your medical history, your testimony about your limitations, and other relevant evidence support a favorable decision.
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If you are concerned about the cost of hiring an attorney, I am pleased to let you know that there are no upfront attorney fees in Social Security disability cases. Generally speaking, attorneys are only paid if their clients are awarded benefits and if their clients receive “back pay” from the Social Security Administration.
If you lose your claim, there is no attorney fee.
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The Social Security Administration has programs that provide monthly payments and health insurance (Medicaid or Medicare) to adults and children who have disabilities.
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides benefits to people with disabilities whose work histories and payroll tax contributions are sufficient to meet the eligibility requirements of the program.
Some people with disabilities who do not have a qualifying work history of their own may qualify for SSDI based on the work history of a relative. Widows and widowers with disabilities may qualify for SSDI based on the work history of a deceased spouse. And some adults who have been disabled since childhood may qualify for SSDI based on the work history of a parent who is disabled, retired, or deceased.
In addition to SSDI, the Social Security Administration has a program for adults and children with disabilities who have limited income and financial resources: Supplemental Security Income (SSI).
Some people with disabilities may qualify for both SSDI and SSI.
Qualifying for SSI along with SSDI can be an invaluable lifeline for some SSDI recipients. The reason is that Medicaid eligibility begins at the same time as SSI eligibility, whereas Medicare eligibility for SSDI recipients begins after a two-year waiting period.