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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif";color:#1F497D">At the initial stage, we help people make sure there is a sufficient record to meet the requirements of the listing impairments in the hope that they won’t
be denied. It seems helpful to explain the listing impairment and the evidence needed to support the claim for disability.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Barbara J. Byram<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Attorney at Law<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Dussault Law Group<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;color:#1F497D">Ph. Seattle: 206.324.4300 x114<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif""> wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com [mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>ebateman@crostabateman.com<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 15, 2016 4:37 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> 'WSBA Probate & Trust Listserv'<br>
<b>Subject:</b> Re: [WSBAPT] SSDI Attorney<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">Honestly, in my opinion there is not much for an SSDI attorney to do at the beginning of the process other than help Disability Determination Services (DDS) collect the medical
records and obtain a medical opinion of residual functional capacity from the alleged disabled person’s treating physician. If the claim is rejected at the initial level, the applicant may apply for reconsideration, which is basically a second evaluation
by a different DDS employee. An attorney is almost essential if the claim is denied again upon reconsideration because the next step in the administrative appeal process is a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. A lawyer can help move the claim along
at all stages of the claim, though, which is helpful given than these cases take several months.
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Elizabeth G. Bateman <o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Associate Attorney<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><i><span style="font-size:11.0pt">Admitted in Washington and Minnesota
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Tel: (206) 224-0900<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:10.0pt">Fax: (206) 467-8028<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">From:</span></b><span style="font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"">
<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a> [<a href="mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com">mailto:wsbapt-bounces@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>]
<b>On Behalf Of </b>Paul Grant<br>
<b>Sent:</b> Wednesday, June 15, 2016 4:20 PM<br>
<b>To:</b> Probate & Trust Listserv <<a href="mailto:wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com">wsbapt@lists.wsbarppt.com</a>><br>
<b>Subject:</b> [WSBAPT] SSDI Attorney<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">I have a client that needs to apply for SSDI. The application appears rather straight forward but I am concerned that it may be better to bring in a SSDI attorney at the application stage and not just if/when it is rejected. I am not
sure if it is helpful at the beginning or if an attorney's assistance is better at rejection.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">If you know someone that can assist I would be grateful for the recommendations.<o:p></o:p></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal">Thanks!<br clear="all">
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Paul H. Grant - JD, LL.M<br>
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Planning with Purpose, Inc<br>
Lynnwood, WA 98036<br>
425-939-9948<br>
<a href="http://www.planningwithpurposeinc.com" target="_blank">www.planningwithpurposeinc.com</a><br>
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Estate Planning. Business Planning. Wealth Succession.<o:p></o:p></p>
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