Veterans laywers What you need to know
A case can be approved without attorney representation. Most people, however, seek an attorney to help them through the process to assure that everything is completed fairly and correctly. Q: If you were absent from the scheduled hearing for a disability appeal, will you be denied benefits? A: Missed hearings are not taken lightly by the Social Security Administration. If you were unable to attend the hearing for a good reason, it is likely that another hearing date can be scheduled. Emergency and unexpected circumstances are the only reasons that will be accepted.