*John, a homeless individual who connected with our Disability Rights Unit/Homeless Outreach Project (DRU/HOP) at an outreach event was in desperate need of disability benefits.
One of our DRU/HOP attorneys assisted John throughout the SOAR process, which is a program designed to expedite access to Social Security disability benefits for eligible individuals. John had faced numerous challenges and disappointments with his medical requests and reconsiderations in the past, which had created barriers for him to secure the assistance he needed.
As a result of DRU/HOP’s diligent advocacy, John received a favorable decision in his case, awarding him a substantial sum in back pay as well as ongoing benefits. This financial support was a critical step in helping John regaining stability and moving towards a brighter future.
*Client name and photo have been changed for their privacy.