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FREQUENTLY ASKED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY QUESTIONS

Q. Why Won’t Social Security Pay for my Disability Without an ALJ Hearing?

Only a limited few applicants in North Carolina receive benefits before the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing. Social Security decisions…

Q. What is an Administrative Law Judge Hearing?

A. Social Security (SS) hearings are presided over by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Fortunately, the Western North Carolina area…

Q. What Happens in a Social Security Disability Hearing?

A. Social Security Disability hearings are informal. The decisions are made by an Administrative Law Judge who generally lives in…

Q: Could You Explain What an Administrative Law Judge Social Security Hearing is?

A: Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Social Security Hearings are proceedings presided over by an Administrative Law Judge, a final evaluator…

Q. How Do Lawyers Get Paid for Handling Social Security Disability Cases?

A. Most attorneys charge a contingent fee which is the lesser of $7,200 or 25% percent of your back benefits.…

Q. Why Won’t Social Security Pay for My Disability Without an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing?

A. In North Carolina, only a small number of applicants are awarded benefits before the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing.…

Q. What Type of Disability is Required Before I Qualify?

A. To be eligible for Social Security (SS) benefits, you must have mental and/or physical impairments of such severity that…

Q. What is the difference between SS and SSI?

Both Social Security Disability (SSD) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits share the same eligibility criteria for disability: the inability…

Q. Can I Draw Workers’ Compensation Weekly Checks and Social Security Checks at the Same Time?

A.  Yes, it is possible to receive both Social Security and Workers’ Compensation benefits, but your Social Security check will…

Q. Can a Child Disabled Since Birth Receive Social Security Disability Benefits Even if S/He Has Never Worked?

A. Yes. If the child is under age eighteen (18) and you are poor enough, s/he may be able to…

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The case and all it entailed has been a pleasurable and stress free process due to the employees in this law firm. We definitely would highly recommend them!! 5 stars all around.

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Just used for a basic will and such everything went smoothly. I would return.
 
 
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They explained my options clearly, took time to listen to my questions about my options and then helped me to set an appointment with social security to start the process of filing for disability. 

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Bowling Law office in Franklin are wonderful to do business with. They handled the closing sale of my retirement home in Franklin, NC. Olga was amazing with her tenacity to keep things moving. Thank you Olga and everyone at Russell Bowling Law Office.

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Excellent staff and quality of service is excellent, their response time is above average prior to past experience with a law office.
 
 
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Not only were we successful in our appeals case, we were treated with kindness, dignity and respect. Thank You Attorney Bowling, Monica and all who are there to help people win cases like us!

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I have used this office several times and highly recommend them. Very professional, knowledgeable and patient. Thank you!
 
 
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Had a fine closing, thanks Heidi and Russell for your hard work and getting it settled. Bringing in a closing on the target date and on a Friday afternoon to boot, isn't always easy. A lot has to happen to make it so!
 
 
 
 
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Excellent staff and quality of service is excellent, their response time is above average prior to past experience with a law office.
 
 
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Bowling Law Office handled a closings in 2022 and at the beginning of 2023 for us. One of us lived in Tennessee and the other in Florida. Everything was handled very efficiently. Olga did an awesome job communicating with us! I would highly recommend Bowling Law Office.

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We have had several closings with Russell. Always on time with closing, very professional.
 
 
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