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Free consultation
We talk through your condition, your work history and where your claim stands. No charge, no obligation, no pressure.
SSDI & SSI · Free case review
Find out where your disability claim really stands.
Two out of three disability claims are denied the first time. Tell us where yours stands and we’ll review it — free, and with no obligation — whether it needs to be filed, strengthened, or appealed.
Free case review
Your information is used only to review your claim. We don’t sell or share it, and there’s no cost or obligation for the review.
20+Years handling Social Security disability cases
50States served — representation is nationwide
1000+Clients assisted every year
★★★★★4.8 average rating across 300+ Google reviews
2 of 3Initial disability claims are denied nationally. A denial is a stage, not a verdict.
60Days from the date on your denial letter to file an appeal. The clock does not pause.
$0Up front. No fee unless you win — and Social Security caps attorney fees by law.
20+Years of Social Security disability practice, with representation in all fifty states.
How we work
Four steps, and we carry most of them.
The paperwork is the part that defeats people. We do that part — you focus on your health.
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Case evaluation
We assess your eligibility against Social Security’s own guidelines and identify the evidence that will carry the most weight.
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Documentation & filing
We request the missing records from your providers, organise the file, and make sure every form is complete and on time.
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Follow‑up & hearing
We track the claim, answer every SSA request on your behalf, and represent you at the hearing if it goes that far.
In your corner
The people who will actually handle your claim.
Poag Disability Law is a dedicated disability practice in Evansville, Indiana, representing claimants nationwide.
Client reviews
What people say after the call.
Straight answers
The questions people ask us first.
My claim was denied. Is it over?
No. Roughly two out of three initial applications are denied nationally, and a large share of claims are approved later in the process — at reconsideration or at a hearing before an administrative law judge. A denial usually means the file needs more or better evidence, not that you don’t qualify.
How long do I have to appeal?
You generally have 60 days from the date on your denial letter. Miss that window and you may have to start the whole claim over, which can cost you months and affect your back pay. If your letter is dated recently, this is the thing to act on first.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing up front, and nothing at all unless you win benefits. Social Security sets attorney fees by law — the fee is capped at 25% of your past‑due benefits or a statutory maximum, whichever is lower, and it must be approved by Social Security. In 2026 that statutory maximum is $9,200.
Do I actually need a lawyer for this?
You are not required to have one. But the appeals process is evidence‑driven and deadline‑driven, and most denials come down to gaps a representative is trained to spot — missing records, an incomplete work history, a form filled in the way that hurts you. Having someone handle the SSA correspondence and speak for you at the hearing is where most of the value sits.
Do you only take cases in Indiana?
No. Our office is in Evansville, but we represent claimants in all fifty states, and much of the process is handled by phone, mail and video hearing. We regularly work with clients across Atlanta, Chicagoland, Greater Cincinnati, Indianapolis, Kansas City, Lexington, Southern Illinois and St. Louis.
How long will my claim take?
It depends on your state and the stage you’re at. An initial decision often takes several months; a hearing can take considerably longer. We can give you a realistic range for your area on the consultation call rather than a number that sounds good on a website.
For your future
You paid into this system. Let’s go get it.
Free consultation, no obligation, and no fee unless you win. If you were recently denied, the 60‑day clock is already running.
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