You want to become an EDPNA.
You do not need a law degree to represent Social Security disability claimants. The exam and the job are at edpnaguide.com.
What this is
An EDPNA is an Eligible for Direct Payment Non-Attorney representative. You represent people applying for Social Security Disability Insurance or SSI. If you qualify, SSA withholds your fee from the claimant’s past-due benefits and pays you the same way it pays attorneys.
You do not need a J.D. You do need to pass SSA’s exam and do the work.
The guide
The exam and the job are covered at edpnaguide.com. The guide is a PDF, written to be studied. It is not an SSA credential. It is not a job offer.
After you pass
When you are eligible for direct pay, join the list. We introduce you to firms that need EDPNAs. We do not promise a placement.