My place to talk about social security benefits
The knowledge and expertise provided by an attorney who deals with disability cases regularly will assure that your case will be adjudicated fairly and properly. There are some claims that are awarded benefits after a hearing and do not have legal representation. But most claims that are awarded benefits after a hearing have had legal representation. So, although having an attorney will not guarantee that your claim will be reviewed more quickly, it will assure that your claim is processed properly. The outcome that matters most is being approved for benefits, not how fast your case was reviewed.