Thank you for contacting Aplin Disability! Please read the privacy policy below, and then fill out this form in its entirety prior to our consultation. Please note that several of these questions help us determine early on if your case is a good fit for the firm and how best to represent you and guide the next conversations. We take pride in getting to know you as a client, but it starts with you. Thank you!
Privacy Policy
All information received from a client is strictly confidential. Our firm takes every step possible to protect your privacy. The data submitted via this form is encrypted and secured using industry-standard 256-bit SSL encryption.
Your Social Security Number and other personal information will only be used in the event that you hire the firm to represent you in your legal matter, and then only when necessary in limited use during the course of your case.
Social Security Numbers are most often used to positively identify parties. Most courts require Social Security Numbers of all parties in a case. Some other examples of how this information may be used include:
initial service
in court orders
in required reports or other documents filed with the State
If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact our law office. We look forward to working with you!
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Is the name you entered for contact your legal name?
Yes
No
What is your legal name as listed on your Social Security Card?
Are you a veteran?
Yes
Have you applied for VA disability benefits?
Have you been approved for VA disability benefits?
Do you know your rating?
No
Do you need assistance in applying for VA benefits?
Are you receiving, or are you applying, or have you received any of the following benefits in the last year?
VA
SSDI (insured disability)
SSI (supplemental disability)
Food Stamps
Medicaid (income based)
Medicare (income and health based)
Long term disability
Short term disability
Workman's comp
Survivor benefits
Physical Problems?
Yes
Have you been formally diagnosed?
Do you regularly see care providers?
No
Do you currently drink alcohol?
Yes
If yes, about how often and how much do you typically drink?
In recovery
No
In recovery
Do you currently use marijuana, cannabis, THC, or CBD products for medical or recreational use.
Yes
How often do you use?
Has any medical provider recommended or discussed this use with you?
Are your providers supportive in this use?
Do you understand that federal law considers marijuana use illegal and social security disability is not adjudicated per state law?
No
Do you currently use any other drugs or substances that have not already been listed, whether prescribed, non prescribed, or recreational?
Yes
No
Do you see any of the following or have you been seen in the last 2 years by any of the following
Primary Care Provider
Mental health provider, ie: Psych, therapist, LCSW, counselor
Medication Manager
Internal medicine
Pediatrician
OB/GYN
Cardiologist
Neurologist
Neurosurgeon
Orthopedic Doctor/ Orthopedic surgeon
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Pain management
Physical Medicine & Rehab
Physical Therapist
Chiropractor
Occupation Therapist
Speech Therapist
Podiatrist
Oncologist
Pulmonoligst
Sleep medicine
Nephrologist
other
upcoming
Have any of your healthcare providers told you that changes to your lifestyle, habits, or daily activities could improve or reduce your symptoms?
Yes
No
Do you follow your providers advice?
Yes
No
Does any of the following apply to you?
I have supportive care providers
I do not have supportive care providers
I do not seek medical care
I seek alternative medicine
I seek alternative medicine alongside my supportive care providers
I have not found any providers that care enough to listen
Mental Health Problems?
Yes
Have you been formerly diagnosed by a mental health specialist?
Do you take medications for mental health?
Do you see a mental health provider regularly?
No
Have you ever been diagnosed with any mental health?
Do you take any mental health medications?
Have you received Social Security Benefits before (SSDI or SSI)?
Yes
SSI, SSDI, or both?
Were you taken off of your benefits due to income or working?
Were recently released from jail?
How long ago were you taken off your benefits?
No
Date of Birth
Preferred Contact Method
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Phone
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Are you currently employed?
Yes
Employer Name
Job Title
Current Salary or hourly rate
How many hours a week are you working?
Are you earning more than $1,690/month?
If you ARE earning more than $1,690 a month are you being accommodated or subsidized?
Have you ever been fired? If so how many times?
If yes, how many jobs have you had this year?
No
When is the last time that you worked?
How long have you been unemployed?
Have you ever been fired? If so how many times?
If no how many jobs have you had in the last 5 years (estimating is fine)
Gender Identity
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Female
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Have you used other representation?
Yes
Are you still using them?
Please know that if you are currently using other representation you must go through the process of withdraw with their legal team, and needs to be filed with the Social Security Administration.
Do you understand that we are unable to give you legal advice in any form while you have other representation and must contact your firm and the Social Security Office to be released of any accrued fees and have the representative on file taken off of your case? We are also unable to guarantee any sort of client relation?
No
Have you applied before?
Yes
How long ago?
Estimate if unknown
Do you know if you are at Initial, Reconsideration, hearing or appeals?
If married, does your spouse collect social security benefits? ie: retirement, SSDI or SSI
If your date to refile is known is it less than 30 days?
No
If married does your spouse collect benefits? ie: retirement, social security disability or ssi?
Do you have an SSA.gov account?
Yes
Do you know your username and password?
Can you see if you have enough credits to retire?
Can you see if you have enough credits to apply for disability?
No
Are you willing to set up a SSA.gov account?
How were you referred to our law firm?
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Where was the ad located?
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What radio or TV station?
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Please acknowledge that you have read and hereby accept the above privacy policy regarding use of my personal information by typing your full legal name below
THANK YOU
Thank you so much for completing this intake questionnaire. This information will be extremely helpful in evaluating your case. We will contact you as soon as possible with any updates.
Please click the
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**Is there anything else you would like us to know about you or your situation that this form did not cover?** Please note that we will follow up with a phone call after you submit this form, typically within **one business day**, depending on scheduling availability. Don't worry if you haven't provided every detail just yet! We will gather additional information throughout the process, including medications, medical providers, treatment dates, and other details relevant to your disability claim.
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