How We Help Our Clients
We help our clients navigate the complex disability process from beginning to end. This includes:
Bottom line--we meet you where you are, and SPEAK UP for your claim, every step of the way.
- Providing complimentary consultations and case assessements to answer basic questions
- Filing the electronic application for Social Security Disability and coordination of concurrent SSI application appointment
- Educating our clients on the various steps and requirements of the disability process, so they know what to expect
- Explaining how to complete the myriad of forms that are required--and ensuring that these are submitted on a timely basis
- Reviewing sources used for initial decision and requesting additional medical records as needed for evidence
- Requesting medical source statements from treating physicians when possible
- Ensuring that all appeal deadlines are met
- Following up to confirm that all medical evidence and other information is properly entered into the SSA client record
- Preparing and representing clients personally during the hearing and appeal process
Bottom line--we meet you where you are, and SPEAK UP for your claim, every step of the way.
Who We Help
We represent clients applying for Title II Disability Insurance Benefits and/or Title XVI Supplemental Security Income (SSI). We work with clients regardless of where they are in the process - from the beginning stages of making an application, to appealing denials and providing representation at the Administrative Law Judge Hearing and Appeal Council Appeals process. We focus on clients in the Texas Panhandle, High Plains area and Western Oklahoma, to ensure that we can provide the personal interactions that you deserve.
How We Are Compensated
You will never be charged a fee unless your case is won. If your case is won, our fee is a set portion of the past due benefits that are awarded to you from Social Security (25% up to a maximum determined by SSA). High Plains Disability Advocates (Melinda Bonner) is approved for direct payment of fees through Social Security. All fees are strictly controlled by SSA and if we do NOT win your cases, then there is no fee for our services.