What can an attorney do for me?
Once you appoint an attorney, he or she can act on your behalf in most Social Security matters by:
* Getting information from your Social Security file;
* Helping you get medical records or information to support your claim;
* Coming with you, or for you, to any interview, conference, or hearing you have with SSA;
* Requesting a reconsideration, hearing or Appeals Council review; and
* Helping you and your witness prepare for a hearing and questioning any witnesses.
Your representative also will receive a copy of the decision(s) SSA makes on your claim.


