Social Security Disability Attorneys in Massachusetts, Maine, and Connecticut
Melanson Law Group represents disabled individuals in SSDI hearings, Reconsideration appeals, Appeals Council reviews, and Federal District Court cases. We will guide you from application, to securing your disability benefits.
You Deserve the Benefits You've Earned
If you’ve been denied Social Security Disability benefits, you’re not alone. We help people navigate the complex appeals process with experienced, compassionate advocacy.
- Over 20 Years of Disability Law Experience
- No Fees Unless We Win Your Case
- Free Initial Consultation
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We’ll review your case and discuss your options at no cost.
Understanding Social Security Disability Denials
If your Social Security Disability claim has been denied, you’re experiencing something that happens to the majority of first-time applicants. This doesn’t mean you don’t deserve benefits, it means the system is complex, and you need experienced guidance.
Medical Evidence
Your medical records must clearly demonstrate how your condition prevents you from working. Missing documentation is a common reason for denial.
Vocational Factors
Your age, education, work history, and transferable skills all play a role. These factors must be properly presented and argued.
Legal Standards
Social Security law involves specific regulations and precedents. Understanding how to apply them to your case is crucial for success.
The appeals process gives you the opportunity to strengthen your case with proper legal representation. Many denials are overturned at the hearing level when claimants have experienced attorneys advocating for them.
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We’ll review your case and discuss your options at no cost.
We identify the theory of the case.
By which we mean, the sum of the medical evidence and vocational evidence applied to the law that will result in a favorable decision.
We develop the medical evidence.
We collect and study the medical records related to your claim and contact your doctors for their opinions regarding your medical status.
We develop the vocational evidence.
We employ an independent expert vocational specialist to determine your past relevant work and conduct a transferable skills analysis in the context of your residual functional capacity.
We argue the law.
We are thoroughly familiar with the statutes, regulations, rulings, HALLEX, and case law relevant to disability law and apply the law as necessary to argue your claim.
Our approach: The biggest concern is identifying the theory of the case.
Our clients know they’re in pain, can’t work, but they need someone to translate their symptoms into a cogent theory of a claim. That’s what we do. We listen to their story, we take their symptoms and diagnoses and translate them into vocational terms and apply those vocational terms to the law. That includes knowing what forms to use, what language to employ, and when and where to file the appropriate forms, and to ensure they were filed. The theory of the case also requires the argument be logical and sequential and consistent over the course of the claim. It must accurately reflect why a claimant is disabled. Consequently, it is a complex assignment that requires experience and judgment, a thorough grounding in medical issues, a thorough grounding in vocational issues, and expertise in the law. And we possess the skills and knowledge to achieve that.
Our approach: The biggest concern is identifying the theory of the case.
Our clients know they’re in pain, can’t work, but they need someone to translate their symptoms into a cogent theory of a claim. That’s what we do. We listen to their story, we take their symptoms and diagnoses and translate them into vocational terms and apply those vocational terms to the law. That includes knowing what forms to use, what language to employ, and when and where to file the appropriate forms, and to ensure they were filed. The theory of the case also requires the argument be logical and sequential and consistent over the course of the claim. It must accurately reflect why a claimant is disabled. Consequently, it is a complex assignment that requires experience and judgment, a thorough grounding in medical issues, a thorough grounding in vocational issues, and expertise in the law. And we possess the skills and knowledge to achieve that.
Ready to Fight for Your Benefits?
Don’t face the Social Security Administration alone. Let our experienced disability attorneys guide you through the appeals process and fight for the benefits you deserve.
Free Consultation
No obligation. No pressure. Just honest advice about your case.
No Upfront Fees
We only get paid if we win your case. Your consultation is completely free.
Proven Success
Decades of experience winning cases at all levels of the appeals process.