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San Diego Disability Law Group, APC

Free Disabilities Claim Evaluation

Do you have a physical or mental impairment? Please submit your Free Claim Evaluation by clicking the button below.

One of our experts specializing in disability law will contact you within 24 hours of your form submission to set up your free consultation with one of our disability attorneys.

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Social Security Disability Appeals

Has the Social Security Administration recently denied your disability claim?  Our experienced San Diego disability lawyers are here to help you navigate the complicated appeals process. Please submit a Free Claim Evaluation to have your claim reviewed by one of our experienced Social Security Disability attorneys. 

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SSDI/SSI Disability Hearing Preparation

We will help you prepare your case for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge by gathering medical evidence, drafting hearing briefs, meeting with you prior to the hearing to review commonly asked questions, and attending the hearing with you to advocate on your behalf at the Social Security Administration Office.

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How We Advocate For You

Meet Disability Lawyer, Aline Gaba

The Social Security Administration Office in San Diego is governed by complicated rules and regulations.  To understand these rules and regulations, you need to speak the language of the SSA.  In California and across the country, the SSA denies more than half (about 65%) of all initial applications for disability benefits.

Requests for Reconsideration, the first level of appeal, are denied at an even higher rate (about 85%).  We understand how important it is to present a claim correctly from the outset, and your chances of obtaining benefits improve with the help of an experienced disability attorney.

You do not have to go it alone. Aline Gaba, an experienced Social Security disability lawyer at the San Diego Disability Law Group, can help.

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Reviews from our Social Security Disability Clients

I filed for Social Security disability due to fibromyalgia. I was denied a few months later and given an opportunity to appeal. I knew I needed an experienced SSDI attorney to help me with my case. I met Aline Gaba for a consultation and she was very familiar with my condition. She was very professional and exhibited empathy towards me and my day to day struggle with this condition. She thoroughly explained the process of appealing the decision I received and requesting a hearing if the appeal is denied. My case ended up going to a hearing and due to the efficient preparation prior to the hearing, it went well and the judge ruled in my favor. I am very thankful for Aline’s help and would recommend her to anyone needing a disability attorney.

I have had the wonderful pleasure of working with Aline for a couple of years on a disability case. She was always prepared for our meetings, discussed what type of information she needed from us, and we discussed our expectations both positive and negative.

Additionally, the Judge responsible For making the decision on my case complimented Aline on her work and performance. I was and still am very impressed.

Ms. Gaba was very strong in her responses to the judge and was very prepared in her defense of me. With my 2500 pages of medical records I was very impressed how well she new me. We won!

From the first meeting you have with Aline will note her sincerity & compassion and attention to detail. She was very thorough with all aspects of the case and communicated this with excellence. Very great follow up in all her communication! I even received an email back from her on the weekend which I did not expect till Monday or Tuesday. This was really surprising!! She and her staff will take good care of you and get your case settled, if you choose her to represent you. My hats off to her for getting this matter resolved for myself and my family.

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Request for Reconsideration

Request for Reconsideration

If your initial application is denied, we can assist along the way.  From the initial appeal level, known as the Request for Reconsideration, to the Request for Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, and up to the Appeals Council levels.

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Request for Hearing

The experienced attorneys at San Diego Disability Law Group will help you prepare for your hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. We gather medical evidence, obtain physician statements on your impairments, draft hearing briefs, and review common questions with you. Finally, we’ll attend the hearing with you, advocating on your behalf at the San Diego Social Security Administration Office.

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Appeals Council

If you receive an Unfavorable Decision by the Administrative Law Judge at the Social Security Administration Office San Diego, do not lose hope.  The experienced Social Security attorneys at the San Diego Disability Law Group can appeal your case to the Appeals Council in Falls Church, VA for review in certain situations.

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Social Security Services in San Diego

Request for Reconsideration

Request for Reconsideration

If you initial application is denied, we can assist along the way.  From the initial appeal level, known as the Request for Reconsideration, to the Request for Hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, and up to the Appeals Council levels.

Request for Reconsideration
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Request for Hearing

The experienced attorneys at San Diego Disability Law Group will help you prepare for your hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. We gather medical evidence, obtain physician statements on your impairments, draft hearing briefs, and review common questions with you. Finally, we’ll attend the hearing with you, advocating on your behalf at the San Diego Social Security Administration Office.

Request for Hearing
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Appeals Council

If you receive an Unfavorable Decision by the Administrative Law Judge at the Social Security Administration Office San Diego, do not lose hope.  The experienced Social Security attorneys at the San Diego Disability Law Group can appeal your case to the Appeals Council in Falls Church, VA for review in certain situations.

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Social Security Office FAQs

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