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Don Pilzer Attorney

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Denied (benefits)?

Were you denied Social Security Disability benefits?

Don’t be discouraged.  Most people who apply for Social Security disability benefits are initially denied. 

Since 1985, Don Pilzer has helped thousands of people from South Carolina turn their denials into approvals.  It’s a FREE call to talk about your claim.  If you don’t win benefits, you pay nothing.

Important: Once you receive a denial letter, don’t wait! The clock is ticking and you can miss the deadline to appeal. Contact us today!

The appeals hearing before the Administrative Law Judge is the most critical stage in your case. It’s your first chance to present your medical evidence – it’s crucial that you, and your evidence, are well-prepared. We strongly recommend you get legal help before and during your appeal hearing.

Our lawyers can:

Social Security may bring in its own medical witnesses to testify. These witnesses may hurt your chances of winning benefits!  We know how to counter these witnesses. We can fight for your rights, and we can win.

Most people win benefits with an experienced lawyer.

According to Social Security’s own statistics, people are more successful in winning benefits when they have legal representation.  Since Don Pilzer charges no fee if you don’t win benefits, the decision to get legal help is an easy one.

Don Pilzer can help you at all of Social Security's four levels of appeals. Whether you need to apply for benefits or were already denied, contact us to talk about your case. If you don't win disability benefits, there's no fee to you.

Whether you need to apply for benefits or you were denied, contact us to talk about your case. If you don’t win, there’s no fee.

We offer a FREE EVALUATION of you disability case. Fill out the form below to learn more.

Social Security disability

Learn more about the Social Security disability system and levels of appeals.

Important!

Once you're denied benefits, the clock starts ticking. Don't wait too long. You can miss the deadline to appeal.

At the law office of Don Pilzer PC, we've won benefits for thousands of South Carolina residents.

Do You Need A Lawyer?

Yes, once you have filed your initial claim . If your claim is denied (and most are), legal representation is advisable.

Social Security’s own statistics show that people win benefits more often when they have representation than when they don’t.