South Carolina Social Security Disability Attorneys Who Force Approvals
The SSA denies 65% of first-time claims. At Metts Law Firm, we reverse those odds. With 30+ years of experience navigating Columbia’s Disability Determination Services office, we cut through bureaucratic roadblocks to secure benefits faster.
How We Break the Denial Cycle
Medical Evidence Lockdown: We partner with your doctors to document disabilities under SSA’s strict Blue Book criteria.
Hearing Prep Like No Other: Mock Q&A sessions so you’re ready for ALJ scrutiny.
No-Stress Process: We handle paperwork, deadlines, and appeals while you focus on health
Cutting Through Bureaucracy
How We Secure Your Benefits When Others Fail
The SSA’s approval process is designed to make you quit. We reverse-engineer it. With 30+ years of experience navigating Columbia’s Disability Determination Services, we’ve developed a military-precision system to force approvals—even after multiple denials.
Our work process
Find the Flaw in Your Denial
We dissect prior rejections to pinpoint missing evidence or procedural errors—most claims fail on technicalities, not merit.
Build an Unbreakable File
We coach your doctors to document conditions under SSA’s exact Blue Book criteria—no more vague "patient has pain" notes.
Outprepare the ALJ
Mock hearings expose weak spots in your testimony before you ever face a judge. We script responses to trap questions.
Win at Any Level
70% of our approvals come at reconsideration—before the hearing stage. But we’ll take it to federal court if needed.
Why Denied Claims Get Approved With Us
The SSA denies 65% of initial applications. At Metts Law Firm, we reverse 82% of those denials. Here’s how we rewrite endings for disabled South Carolinians
- SSA Insiders Know Us – 30+ years navigating Columbia’s DDS office
- Medical Evidence Specialists – We translate doctor notes into SSA-approved language
- Hearing Pros – Mock ALJ sessions eliminate testimony mistakes
- Federal Court Ready – Will appeal to District Court if needed
Your Road to Benefits Starts Here
Free Denial Review – We’ll identify exactly why you were denied
Evidence Lockdown – Secure missing medical records/work history
Hearing Prep – 3+ mock sessions before your ALJ date
Backpay Collected – We handle everything while you focus on health
Proven Advocacy for South Carolina Disability Applicants
Last year alone, our team secured benefits for 87% of clients who came to us after initial denials. While we can’t guarantee every case (no ethical firm can), our track record speaks for itself
These results come from:
✔ Relentless evidence development (we average 12 medical records per case)
✔ ALJ hearing prep (3+ mock sessions minimum)
✔ Federal court appeals when the SSA gets it wrong
Trusted by South Carolina Families for Over 30 Years
SSDI Questions That Keep Claimants Up at Night – Answered"
After 30+ years fighting the SSA in Columbia, we’ve heard every concern. Below, straight answers to the questions that derail most claims. Don’t see your question? Contact us within 24 hours.
How long does SSDI take in South Carolina right now?
Initial decision: 6-8 months (Columbia DDS backlog)
Reconsideration: 4-6 months (72% denial rate)
Hearing: 12-18 months (Charlotte ODAR office)
*Our record: Fast-tracked 3 cases in 2024 using dire need exceptions.
What disabilities automatically qualify in SC?
No true “automatic” approvals, but these Blue Book conditions win fastest:
Stage IV cancers
ALS
End-stage renal disease
Pro Tip: Even these get denied without proper documentation (we secure oncology treatment logs).
Can I work while applying for disability in SC?
Below $1,550/month (2024 SGA limit) – but we advise:
Never work during initial application (SSA assumes you’re not disabled)
Documented accommodations prove inability to sustain work
Client Example: Approved after proving part-time cashier shifts caused hospitalizations.
Why do mental health claims get denied in SC?
Top 3 SSA excuses we destroy:
“No psychiatric hospitalizations” → We use therapist logs
“Medication non-compliance” → We subpoena pharmacy records
“Activities of daily living” → Caregiver affidavits counter this
How far back will SSDI pay me?
Earliest: 12 months pre-application (if provable onset date)
Maximum: To application date (unless ALJ finds earlier onset)
*Recent Win: $58K backpay for client by proving 2019 stroke disabled them pre-application.
What if I'm over 50 and get denied?
Golden Rule: SSA must approve if:
You can’t do past work
Can’t adjust to new work (considering age/education)
We force vocational experts to admit this in hearings.