SSI Attorney in Davenport, IA

Disability-Only Representation Since 1992, With More Than 60 Years of Combined Experience

Supplemental Security Income is a federal needs-based program administered by the Social Security Administration that provides monthly payments to people with limited income and resources who are disabled, blind, or age 65 or older. Unlike Social Security Disability Insurance, SSI has no work history requirement. That distinction matters for many Davenport-area residents: adults who have never worked, young people whose disabilities developed before they could build a work record, and those who haven’t accumulated enough work credits to qualify for SSDI may still be eligible for SSI.

Bowman, DePree & Murphy has represented SSI claimants in Scott, Clinton, Muscatine, and Rock Island counties since 1992. Disability law is all we do. Our attorneys bring more than 60 years of combined experience to every claim, and each client works directly with an attorney from the first conversation through resolution.

Call us at (563) 412-4755 to schedule a free initial consultation. There is no fee unless you secure benefits.

SSI Eligibility: What Davenport Applicants Must Demonstrate

To qualify for SSI on the basis of disability, an applicant must have a medically determinable physical or mental impairment that prevents substantial gainful activity and is expected to last at least 12 months or result in death. The SSA applies a five-step sequential evaluation process to reach that determination, the same process used for SSDI claims. Moving through those steps successfully depends on the quality and completeness of the medical evidence submitted.

Financial eligibility matters just as much. Countable resources generally can’t exceed $2,000 for an individual or $3,000 for a couple. The SSA distinguishes between countable and excluded resources when applying those limits. Iowa recipients who are approved receive the federal base benefit rate of $994 per month for an individual or $1,491 for a couple as of January 1, 2026, plus a state supplement. Approval also results in automatic Medicaid eligibility in Iowa, without a separate application.

How We Represent Davenport SSI Claimants

Most SSI applicants are denied at the initial application stage. The appeals process can involve reconsideration, a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, Appeals Council review, and, when necessary, federal court. Each stage has its own deadlines. Missing the 65-day appeal window after a denial letter typically requires filing a new application, which can mean losing back benefits that would otherwise have been paid from the original filing date.

Evidence Gathering & Case Preparation

We support clients through every stage of that process. Our team gathers and organizes all medical records, treatment notes, and diagnostic results so nothing is overlooked. We prepare applications and appeals with careful attention to the requirements at each level, reducing the risk that an avoidable error delays or derails the claim.

Hearing Representation & Federal Court Appeals

When a case reaches a hearing, we represent clients before the Social Security judges in the Davenport area. Our attorneys have appeared before those judges many times and know their preferences and decision-making approaches through years of local practice.

When the administrative process is exhausted and a claim still hasn’t been approved, we can take SSI cases to federal court. That capability means claimants in our area may have a path forward even after an Appeals Council denial.

Why Davenport Residents Work With Bowman, DePree & Murphy

Our firm handles Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, and Veterans Disability matters and nothing else. That singular focus means we aren’t pulled in different directions by unrelated practice areas. Every hour we work, every procedure we refine, and every piece of knowledge we develop applies directly to claims like yours.

• Direct attorney access: Clients work with attorneys, not assistants, at every step.
• No-win, no-fee policy: You owe no legal fee unless you secure benefits.
• Free initial consultation: We offer a personal consultation at no cost so you can understand your options before committing.
• Federal court capability: We can pursue SSI appeals into federal district court when necessary.
• Local tenure: Attorney Michael DePree has been licensed in Iowa since 1984, Attorney Jeannette Keller since 1986, and Attorney Thad Murphy since 2000. Murphy is also a member of NOSSCR, the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives.

If you’re applying for SSI for the first time or dealing with a denial, the right time to speak with a Davenport SSI attorney is now. Call Bowman, DePree & Murphy at (563) 412-4755 or reach out through our online contact form to schedule your free consultation.