Regardless of what stage your application or appeal reaches, you’re going to need detailed documentation, and that is one of the key areas in which an advocate can help. Legal experts with experience in disability claims typically know what documents you will need and what the SSA is going to want to see.

A good advocate will listen to your complete medical story, help you gather the right documentation, and develop the medical evidence that proves your disability. All of this will help you craft a solid case and present it in the right way.