You've never done this before. Most people haven't.
The forms are overwhelming. The terminology is bureaucratic. And the SSA won't tell you if you're doing it right. One call puts a case manager on your application — so it's built right the first time.
15-minute call · No fee unless your claim wins.
Three things to know before you file
Most initial applications are denied.
SSA denies roughly two out of three first-time claims. Filing it right the first time is the single biggest thing you can do to avoid a 1–2 year appeals process.
Representation matters.
The system isn't built for first-timers — it's built to filter people out through complexity. A case manager helps make sure nothing is missed.
You don't pay unless you win.
Our fee is regulated by SSA and only paid out of back-pay if the claim is approved. Zero risk to start — and zero cost for the consultation.
What we handle so you don't have to
From first call to filed application
A clear, four-step process — most first-time applications are filed within 2–3 weeks.
We listen — diagnosis, work history, household situation — and tell you honestly whether Disability Benefits is the right path before you fill out a single form.
Your case manager collects medical records from every provider, pulls your work history from SSA, and identifies what's missing — before SSA ever sees the file.
We draft the application in the language SSA examiners are trained to look for. You review it line-by-line with your case manager before anything is filed.
We file with SSA and track every deadline. If they request more information, we respond. If they deny, we're already prepared for reconsideration — no scrambling.
"I started the application three times before calling Fortis. They had it submitted in a week."
Patricia W., 56 · Ohio
5 minutes · No fee unless you win