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Disability Lawyers Serving Fargo, Grand Forks & Greater ND

Whether you’re applying for the first time or appealing a denial, the Schneider Law Firm is on a mission to help you when you need it most. Start here.

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Get Someone To Ease Your Burden

Dealing with health problems is hard enough without any other worries.

Losing your job and income is incredibly stressful on its own.

Facing a complex legal system on top of all of this?

That’s where we can help.

When it comes to Social Security Disability benefits, get a lawyer who’s friendly to you, but forceful in getting the help you need.

The attorneys at the Schneider Law Firm will stand up for you every step of the way.

We always answer your phone calls. We’ll meet you in person ahead of your hearing.

With offices in Fargo and Grand Forks, we have a long history of personal service to the people of North Dakota. Some other law firms don’t even take the time to get to know you.

We’ll help by managing your disability claim for you, working to restore some independence and treating you with dignity.

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Applying For Social Security Disability (SSD)

If you can’t work because of medical problems, you might think winning disability benefits is straightforward.

In an ideal world it would be simple, but in our system, meeting the Social Security Administration’s (SSA) strict definition of “disabled” can be complicated.

The SSA will only consider you “disabled” if medical evidence shows you have severe impairments which satisfy the agency’s complex rules for disability.

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Documenting all of this completely and correctly in your application is an important step in winning benefits and avoiding delays later on.

Get support from lawyers and staff who know the system. At the Schneider Law Firm, we’re dedicated to helping people in North Dakota get the Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits they paid for.

We’re familiar with Social Security’s intricate rules, complex procedures, and the importance of medical evidence to your claim. We know what’s important and what’s not important to getting you the benefits you paid for.

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Applying For Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

If you’re unable to work—and you haven’t paid much into the Social Security system through jobs in the past—the Social Security Administration has a special program designed to help you stay financially stable.

It’s called Supplemental Security Income, or SSI. You may qualify for SSI if you have a disability and limited income and resources.

Different from Social Security Disability (SSD), qualifying for SSI benefits is not based on your recent work history.

SSD only covers people who have worked and paid Social Security taxes from their paychecks.
SSI helps people who have disabilities, who are blind or are over age 65 and have limited financial means.

Children with disabilities—who are not expected to have a work history—also can get SSI benefits.

If you qualify for SSI, you likely will also qualify for Medicaid and food assistance. Medicaid will help pay for hospital stays, doctor visits, prescriptions and other health care costs.

At the Schneider Law Firm, we can help you apply for SSI benefits and help you appeal if you’re denied.

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“I fought Social Security for years before I hired the Schneider Law Firm. They took the time to meet with me and used their expertise to win my case, while always being very courteous and kind. I couldn’t have done it without them.”

—Jen, Fargo, ND

Appealing a SSD Denial

When you get a denial letter, it’s incredibly discouraging. But it’s not over! Far from it.

Most people are denied when they first apply for Social Security Disability benefits. It’s normal. Chances are you should appeal the decision.

The attorneys and staff at the Schneider Law Firm will help you avoid common mistakes in appealing.

We’ll collect the medical records, employment documentation and personal statements you need to get the best chance of success.

We pride ourselves on reversing wrongful denials by SSA.

IMPORTANT: You have to move fast. There is a strict deadline to appeal your claim.

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Preparing For Your Hearing

If you’ve already appealed to an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and you have a hearing coming up, it’s extremely important for you to get fully prepared.

We strongly encourage you to contact us at this point in the process. Having an experienced attorney often makes the difference between success at your hearing and another denial.

Your hearing is your only chance to meet face-to-face with someone at Social Security who will make a decision on your case. It can be the most important stage in your appeal.

You shouldn’t risk going to your hearing alone.

We’ll meet with you in person beforehand to help you prepare for your hearing and build the strongest possible case.

When we get to the hearing, we’ll make your legal arguments to the judge, present evidence about your medical condition and ability to work and cross-examine medical and employment experts who are called to testify by the government.

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How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost?

It’s understandable if you’re concerned about the cost of hiring a lawyer. You’re already dealing with health problems and financial worries.

We have good news: You won’t pay an attorney’s fee unless we win your Social Security Disability case.

Even when you do win, attorneys’ fees typically come out of past-due benefits you should have been receiving from the date you first experienced a disability. So, in that case, the fees don’t touch your existing bank account.

And the SSA generally puts a limit on how much of your back benefits can go to attorneys’ fees: typically it’s no more than 25%.

Moreover, every fee must first be approved by SSA before it is paid to the attorney. This system makes hiring a lawyer low-risk for you. And, we’ll evaluate your case for free.

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Social Security Disability

Disability Lawyers Serving Fargo, Grand Forks & Greater ND

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Get Someone To Ease Your Burden

Applying For Social Security Disability (SSD)

Applying For Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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Appealing a SSD Denial

IMPORTANT: You have to move fast. There is a strict deadline to appeal your claim.

Preparing For Your Hearing

How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost?

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Fargo Main Office

Grand Forks Office

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Social Security Disability

Disability Lawyers Serving Fargo, Grand Forks & Greater ND

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Get Someone To Ease Your Burden

Applying For Social Security Disability (SSD)

Applying For Supplemental Security Income (SSI)

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Appealing a SSD Denial

IMPORTANT: You have to move fast. There is a strict deadline to appeal your claim.

Preparing For Your Hearing

How Much Does a Disability Lawyer Cost?

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Fargo Main Office

Grand Forks Office

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