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From initial application through federal court — a plain-English walkthrough of the five stages of an SSDI claim, with realistic Colorado timelines.
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William Viner has represented thousands of clients with Social Security Administration (SSA) disability claims across Colorado. Every case we take on is personally handled by William — from medical record review through hearing.
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What We Do
SSDI and SSI is all we do. Every stage. Every Colorado claimant.
SSDI and SSI cases are not a side practice for us. William Viner has spent his career on Social Security Disability cases in Colorado — initial applications, reconsiderations, ALJ hearings at the Denver and Colorado Springs OHO offices, Appeals Council briefs, and federal-court remands. We do not handle car accidents, workers’ comp, or Veterans’ benefits. When you call this firm, you reach a lawyer who has argued thousands of disability hearings — not a generalist with SSDI as a sideline.
Conditions We Handle
Back pain, multiple sclerosis, cancer, autoimmune, cardiovascular — each condition has its own evidence requirements. We know them.
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Denver, Colorado Springs, Aurora, Boulder, Fort Collins, Pueblo, Grand Junction — and every Front Range and Western Slope community in between.
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SSDI Benefit Calculator
Estimate your monthly SSDI payment using SSA’s actual AIME + PIA formula with 2026 bend points ($1,286 and $7,749) and 2.8% COLA.
$4,1522026 Max Benefit
$1,6302026 Avg Benefit
Colorado ALJ Approval Rates
Judge-by-judge approval rates for every Administrative Law Judge in Denver and Colorado Springs OHO — pulled from SSA’s public dataset.
62.4%Denver Approval
44.1%CO Springs Approval
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Reviews
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I first contacted Mr. Viner when I became physically unable to return to work, after my long term disability was denied. Mr. Viner returned my call promptly, and upon speaking with him, I was immediately confident that I had found the right person to represent me, regarding a social security disability claim. Throughout the process, Mr. Viner was incredibly concise and articulate during our phone conversations, and his vast knowledge and experience were readily apparent, as he addressed every one of my questions and concerns. In addition to Mr. Viner's professional credentials, I wholeheartedly appreciated his personable demeanor, and sincere concern for my health and wellbeing. This process is not a sprint, but a very detailed endeavor that can quickly become overwhelming, without employing the skills of an experienced representative. The process can also feel frustrating, and dehumanizing. Mr. Viner's professionalism, genuineness, compassion, and advocacy, helped me successfully win my disability claim with confidence, dignity, and respect. I would most certainly seek Mr. Viner's expertise in future matters, should they arise, and I will gladly recommend him to anyone in need of representation for a social security disability claim. I cannot thank Mr. Viner and his team enough for their dedication and hard work on my behalf.
Don B.
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William Viner, Esq.
Founder of Viner Disability Law. Member of NOSSCR (the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives). Admitted to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
William has personally handled thousands of Colorado disability claims at every stage — from initial application through federal court. When you call this firm, you reach him directly — not an intake screener.
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From the Front Range to the Western Slope.
We represent SSDI claimants across Colorado. Most hearings are now conducted by phone or video — geography rarely affects representation. Free 30-minute consultation, no fee unless we win.