About Freedom Disability
National Social Security Disability Advocates
Ph: (866) 761-5942 | Mon – Fri 8:30am – 6:30pm
National HQ | Shelton, CT 06484
Southeast Region Office| Miami Lakes, FL 33014
West Region Office| Mesa, AZ 85210
Social Security Disability Experts, Since 2002
Our Advocates are trained disability benefits experts and know how to prepare high-quality applications for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Freedom Disability is a national Social Security Disability advocacy group. We provide education and representation services to help people with disabilities, in all 50 states and Puerto Rico, file for disability benefits from the Social Security Administration (SSA).
We are professional, compassionate, and responsive to every person who chooses us to advocate for them to get the disability benefits they deserve.
How Our Advocates Work for You
- Your Advocate works with you to build the highest-quality application to give you the best chance to win benefits.
- If your first-time application is denied (SSA denies 63 percent of first-time applications), your Advocate will get you through the complicated appeals process.
- Our Advocates understand the challenges you face and are committed to getting you the disability benefits you deserve.
- It is our job to help you get back the freedom to live your life.
More to Know about Our Services
There are no upfront fees required from you for choosing Freedom Disability to help you win disability benefits.
Freedom Disability receives a percentage fee on back benefits for you and your dependents.
Our fee is determined by SSA and is paid to us by SSA only if we win your case.
Freedom Disability provides compassionate and efficient advocacy services to thousands of individuals with disabilities every month.
Our SSA-accredited Advocates had to pass a rigorous testing process from SSA to prove their expertise in the field of Social Security Disability.
We are rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
Read more about our Freedom Disability Leadership Team.
I have been trying to contact my advocate since two weeks prior to Christmas and no one has returned my call…my hearing is comming up soon and have some info that needs to into my file…it is now Jan 2013 and still no call…I found out more info from SS in 3 min than I have from FD…someone please get back to me
David,
I apologize. Either your advocate or their supervisor will call you today as I put in a request with them directly. If you do not hear anything by the end of the day, please let me know.
if you apply for ssi in one state but have to move to another state during the waiting time to see if you qualify,do you have to start all over and reapply in the state you are moving to?are the pmts the same amt or not? thanks
Linda,
No, you do not have to start over again and re-apply.
DEAR FREEDOM DISABILITY….
I WANT TO FIND SOMEONE TO REPRESENT ME AT AN ADMINISTRATIVE COURT HEARING BEFORE THE SOCIAL SECURITY ADMINISTRATION.
BEST…. GERSHOM….
Reply
Gershon,
We need more information about your case. Please call us and speak with our Eligibility Consultants at 866-761-5942. Good luck!
I was diagnoised and with jacksonia seizures from my doctor that I used to see and low chronic back pain from my family I used to see but no longer see them cause I don’t have issurance and can’t afford to see them. I tried to apply for disability and they sent me to thier doctor and then told me since I wasn’t blind, deaf, or mute that I was able to work and since I wasn’t able to see doctors and get on the medicine that I have no claim. Can you please help me? Chris.
Chris,
In order for us to assist you, you will need to have medical treatment from your own Dr. (SSA Dr does not count) within the last 9 months. In general, you will need recent medical treament to be approved for SSDI. I would look into free clinics in your area if you are unable to see your family doctor.
I am no longer able to work due to chronic back p(lower back) and Rheumatoid arthritus. I applied for SSDI and im still waiting for an answer. how long does it normally take to receive an answer or to get disability. I have enough points to receive
Karen,
An initial applications takes approximately 4-6 months. I hope this helps!
About a year and a half ago I applied for Social Security for my son who has a disability. He has been diagnosed with Mental retardation and Autism. They denied me due to my income they said. Now I am unemployed and only recieving Food Stamps. I applied while I was living in California and now living in Virginia. I have a few questions- 1) where does the Social Security money actually come from? 2) What is the difference between SSI & SSDI? 3) If I lose the case who pays for your services? Also- I heard that I could get paid for staying home to care for my child. Is that true?
Roseanna,
The answers to your questions are as follows:
1) You pay into Social Security through your payroll taxes (FICA)
2) The difference between SSDI and SSI is that Social Security Disability (SSDI) provides benefits to the disabled or blind individuals who are considered “insured” because of their contributions to the Social Security trust fund. These contributions are the Federal Insurance Contributions Act (FICA) social security tax paid on the workers’ earnings. Supplemental Security Income (SSI) is a needs-based program designed to help you if you’re disabled, blind, or 65 or older and indigent. The program is only for people who have very limited income and assets.
3) Freedom Disability only gets paid if we win your case.
4) Certain states may offer these type of benefits, so you would have to contact your state department
My son is recieving SSI benefits for his condition, but one month after he got out of the hospital, his benefits were lowered based on the living situation. However, i had reported when the living situation had changed. And their response letters had incorrect information, i was told they never recieved my reconsideration form when they had, and they have been giving me the run around for 6 months. I have lost my place to live, and i would appreciate it if someone would contact me if you could help, or point me in the direction of someone who can.
Trina,
I’m sorry, Freedom Disability wouldn’t be able to assist. However, I recommend contacting your local Social Security office and asking them what your next steps should be. I wish you and your family the best of luck.
i have a case that was denied by disablility i suffer from temperal lobe seizures, anxity, bi-polar, sever depression i went to one of there doctors and was diagnoised with 3 out of 4 and still was denied can you tell me why
Latoya,
I can’t tell you exactly why because I do not know your case specifically. However, Freedom Disability may be able to assist you. I would recommend speaking to one of our Eligibility Consultants. They will ask you a few questions regarding your current health conditions and past work history to determine your eligibility for our assistance. I hope you’ll give us a call at 866-761-5942.
My husband was on disability and recently reached full retirement age. His dependents are recieving spouse and minor child payments under his record for the last 1.5 years. We recently recieved a letter stating our payment was incorrect that increased our monthly dependent payments. My question is why is this not back paid? Did it increase because her reached full retirement age (his benefit did not increase) or because they found the error when changing him over to retirement benefits from disability?
Felicity,
You will need to call the Social Security Administration regarding this as there could be numerous reasons why this occured.
HELLO MY NAME DONNA, I VE BEEN FIGHTING DISABILITY SINCE 2010 JULY 25TH I HAVE BEEN WITH BINDER AND BINDE R SINCE 2011 ITS BEEN DENIED 2CE IN COURT I DO THINK I HAVE A CASE I CAN NOT STAND FOR LONGS PERIODS IIME I AM VERY DIS COURAGE WITH MY REPRESENTIVES THEY SENT A ADVOGET THAT WAS FIVE HOURS LATE PLANE DELAY ICAN UNDERSTAND THINGS HAPPEN WHEN SHE GOT THERE SHE WAS NOT PREPARED SHE WANT TO ARGUGUE WITH THE JUDGE IWANTED CRAWL UNDER THE TABLE MY HUSBAND LEFT ME I CANT WORK NO INSURENCE I AM ASKING IF I SEND YOU A COPY OF THE DESCION TO I HAVE CHANCE AT AN APPEAL AND POSSIBLY TAKE OVER
Donna,
I’m sorry I don’t have better news for you, but once you have representation we are unable to accept the case. I wish you the best of luck.
I have been arthritus in my hip which affects the groin area,I also have back pain which is really bad.In the last few days I have also had pain in my right knee.I can’t do the things I used to do,like sit for hours at a time,or lift over 5lbs.I can’t walk and stand on my feet for for hours or bend and lift things to be stocked.I am a female 58 years old.I haven’t filed for anything yet.Is there a change I can get ssi or something.
Patsy,
I am sorry to hear this. Freedom Disability may be able to assist you. I would recommend speaking to one of our Eligibility Consultants. They will ask you a few questions regarding your current health conditions and past work history to determine your eligibility for our assistance. I hope you’ll give us a call at 866-761-5942. I wish you the best of luck.
Freedom Disability,
Social Security Administration has denied my Social Security Benefits after lived on Social Security Benefits as disabled four years. Since then, year 2010, reapplied and appealed for Social security Benefits as disabled, and as of year 2012, Social Security Administration is stating non disabled.
My disabilities have not changed for the better, the Social security Benefits are needed. Is Freedom Disability able to make my Social Security Benefits possible to me. Is there a way to speak, type, with an Eligibility Consultant online, a hearing disability on calling. The other disability is eyesight.
Joseph Christopher DePauw
Joseph,
Freedom Disability may be able to assist you. I would recommend speaking to one of our Eligibility Consultants. They will ask you a few questions regarding your current health conditions and past work history to determine your eligibility for our assistance. I hope you’ll give us a call at 866-761-5942. I wish you the best of luck.
My Husband was being treated for GIST cancer, had part of his stomach removed and was on chemo pills for 3 years, is bipolar and had a very mild form of prostate cancer plus chronic prostatitis and back problems. He was denied at every level, even district court. I requested a copy of the file and a recording of the hearing. His file was a mess and my Husband was not ready for that hearing. Can we change lawyers for his new claim (filed by the attorney 11/12) which we must wait for a hearing on? I know he can win his case, but we want to make sure the information social security receives is correct. After 4 years of him not working our finances are getting bad. We would like to get a bench decision if possible, but need to get them the right info.
Susan,
You can change representatives and unfortunately we will not be able to assist due to having prior representation. However you will need to speak to your current representative to see if your representive will waive fees associated with the claim or speak with a new rep and have them find out about waiving fees from the previous rep for you. Good luck!
I have been calling about three weeks my doctors have question & adding more information for my case but no one has return my phone calls at all Please if I don’t get my disability soon I could loses my home if I don’t get any help soon. Can some call me asap
Gussie,
I have reached out to your Advocates supervisor. Someone should be giving you a call shortly. Please let me know if you do not receive. We apologize for the inconvenience.