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irisblue

(35,716 posts) Sun Jun 16, 2013, 12:39 PM Jun 2013

soc sec advocate of soc sec attorney

besides the money you pay for the attorney after any soc sec payment, what is the difference?

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soc sec advocate of soc sec attorney (Original Post) irisblue Jun 2013 OP

I don't understand the question. elleng Jun 2013 #1

elleng

(140,465 posts)

1. I don't understand the question.

Reply to irisblue (Original post)

Sun Jun 16, 2013, 01:03 PM

Jun 2013

Presumably without an attorney, some people have problems persuading Soc Sec Admin of their entitlement, so with an experienced attorney, likelihood of receiving entitled benefits increases. Ordinary SocSec applicants don't need an attorney, as 'applying' is very simple.

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