The ManleyReynolds Approach

At ManleyReynolds, PLLC, we approach every case with a focus on achieving the best possible outcome. We understand the challenges individuals face when seeking Social Security disability benefits and are here to guide you through the process.

We use a personable and helpful approach. Let us put our experience to work for you as we navigate the complex world of Social Security disability law together.

SSD and SSI

What is the difference?

You may have heard SSD and SSI many times while working through this process. These are two different federally funded benefit programs from Social Security. Depending on your past, you may only qualify for one type of social security payment.

SSD is for people who have a sufficient work history. A person must have the required work credits and have an illness or injury that is medically determinable that prevents them from working full-time, that has or will last for at least 12 months, or will end in death.

While SSI is for anyone who, for any reason, does not have a work history and has a medically determinable impairment. This includes children who have a medically determinable impairment that has or will last for at least 12 months or end in death.

More Questions? See our full article here

3 Steps to Federal Benefits

The first step in your journey to receiving your benefits is to start an application.
There are several ways to do this:
1. You can call us at (833)-GET-SSDI, and we will apply for you.
2. You can go online and fill out the electronic forms at ssa.gov.
3. You can call or go to your local field office.

Attorney's Fees

We don't get paid, till you get paid.

There are no out-of-pocket attorney fees for our clients, ever.
The Social Security Administration pays our attorney fees directly from the back benefits.
The SSA must approve all fees before they are released.
There is never a fee if you do not receive benefits.
The SSA determines attorney fees at 25% of the back benefits up to $9,200.00.
No fees ever come from future monthly benefits.

Link to Attorney Fees page on SSA.gov

Step 1: Application

Up to a full 12 months

Timeline to Benefits*

Step 2: Reconsideration

Up to 12 months after Step 1 denial

Step 3: Hearing Request

Usually between 6-8 months to receive hearing date

Step 4: Judge's Decision

After hearing date, up to 6 months for decision

*All times are estimates; your specific matter could take more or less time than noted here.

Judge Denied you?
There's still hope today.

Sometimes a Judge doesn’t agree that you are disabled. When that happens, there are ways to appeal the Judge’s decision. You can appeal to the Appeal Council that will review the judge's decison. This can more than a year.

Learn More About the Appeal Process Here

The First Step:

Your Free Consultation

Your first step is simple and costs you absolutely nothing. During your free consultation, we listen to your story, review where your Social Security disability claim stands, and explain your options in plain language. Whether you are just thinking about applying, have been denied, or are already waiting for a hearing, we step in right where you are. We do not make you start over, and we do not undo the progress you have already made. We build from it. There are no upfront fees, no hidden costs, and no risk to you. In fact, you pay us absolutely nothing unless we win your case and you receive back pay. If we do not win, you owe us nothing. It is that simple. Our job is to make the process easier, clearer, and less stressful, so you can focus on your health while we focus on your case.