Social Security is the largest government program not only in the US, but also in the world. It is a huge bureaucracy filled with numerous terms and conditions. Although the program was in established in 1935 with the goal of assisting senior citizens, it has been amended every decade of its existence, and can be confusing and complex when it comes to filing claims and figuring out benefits. This is especially true of the disability programs Social Security offers, which, due to their complexity and penchant for rejecting claims, have created the largest Administrative Court system in the US in order to handle the claims appeal load. As such, it is imperative for persons entering this process to contact a Social Security Lawyer. An experienced lawyer will prep your claim from the start and do everything possible to speed up the process, which is known to take up to 18 months just to get a hearing. A lawyer will ensure all required paperwork is fulfilled, and that all forms, documents, etc are also properly filled out and filed. A Social Security Disability Lawyer will make sure your case is properly prepared, expedited as quickly as possible, and treated fairly under the law.