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18 & December 2015 | Read this issue and more at www.healthandwellnessmagazine.net | GAR Disability Advocates Partnership delivers superior service GAR Disability Advocates is a specialized advocacy firm devoted to helping individuals obtain longterm disability benefits from the Social Security Administration. GAR is excited to partner with Pamela Hofer in order to deliver superior service locally in Kentucky. Pam and her staff have 55 years of combined experience in representing clients at all stages of the disability process. We accept cases at all levels including initial application. We can even apply for you and be there to help you at every step along the way. You may ask, “why do I need help applying for disability?” Consider the following: • We offer a free consultation and evaluation of your case • Filing a disability claim for Social Security Disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) isn’t easy and we can answer all of your questions. • Our service is risk-free: we only get paid if you win your case. • Statistics for the state of Kentucky show that 70% of all claims are denied at the initial level. Many of these claims are not appealed because the client just gives up without a representative to help them. If they appealed to the reconsideration level, statistics show 93% of cases are denied. • Our goal is to provide our clients with the highest level of representation; to treat all clients with respect and dignity; to provide our clients with information and keep them up to date on the prog- Like us @healthykentucky ress of their case. • Our disability team is committed to learning. We keep abreast of new developments in Social Security Law by attending trainings and we are always striving for improvement so as to better serve our clients. If you are unable to work due to a disability and have been or expect to be out of work for 12 months or more, you need to call us for a free evaluation of your case. If you have already applied, have appealed, and are waiting for a hearing, you especially need our help. Statistics show the approval rating at the hearing level is only 41% in Kentucky. It has been statistically proven that claimants have a higher probability of obtaining a favorable decision on claims for disability benefits when they are represented by an advocate than if they did not have representation. The process of applying for and receiving Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Supplemental Security Income (SSI) or Childhood SSI Benefits is difficult and frustrating. Our team is ready to begin working for you to help you get the benefits you deserve. Call us toll free today at 1 (800) 360-8895. Are [