Tiffany Hanks
South Carolina Social Security Disability Legal Assistant
Tiffany Hanks is a Social Security Disability legal assistant helping South Carolinians claim vital financial benefits when they can’t work because of health disruptions.
She helps people file the many forms needed to apply for disability benefits, helps them collect and submit the required medical records, manages schedules and deadlines for their claims—and is available for clients when they have questions or concerns.
Social Security Disability benefits provide greatly needed financial relief and peace when you’re dealing with work-stopping medical issues. Tiffany says her commitment to helping others led her to the work of helping people get access to these benefits.
“Clients come to us during some of the most challenging times in their lives,” she said. “Knowing that our work can make a real difference in someone’s life and stability gives me peace of mind. The work we do here at Robertson Wendt Disability truly matters. I am happy and proud to be part of a team that is making a meaningful difference in the lives of the people we serve.”
Tiffany brings special knowledge of the Social Security system to the team of disability lawyers and assistants at Robertson Wendt Disability in Charleston.
She worked for 10 years inside the Social Security Administration’s Office of Hearings Operations (OHO), which oversees people’s hearings with disability judges, a key step in the process of appealing a disability benefits denial.
She served in other roles in the federal government and the military. She was a chaplain assistant in the military, supporting military members and their families as they went through difficult times.
“Throughout my career, I have been driven by the belief that people deserve to be treated with fairness, respect, and dignity,” she said.
Tiffany earned her bachelor’s degree in sociology from Grand Canyon University in 2016 and a master’s degree in marketing from Southern New Hampshire University in 2025.
She has volunteered for Big Brothers, Big Sisters, and the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA). She loves animals and the outdoors.
People in Charleston, Columbia and across South Carolina can contact the Robertson Wendt Disability team for help seeking benefits. We’ve helped thousands of people reach better situations after health declines and job losses.
FAQs About Filing for Disability Benefits
When you’re facing the decision to seek Social Security Disability benefits, you have a lot of questions—understandably.
The disability attorneys at Wendt Disability and legal assistants like Tiffany Hanks can help.
These are some of the first questions we often hear:
Do I Have a Strong Case for Social Security Disability?
To qualify for Social Security Disability, you must have severe health problems that make it impossible to work. It must be clear that you won’t be able to work for at least a year. And you have to prove it all with documents and facts.
Does My Medical Condition Qualify for Disability Benefits?
Many health problems can qualify for Social Security Disability benefits. Some impairments are more clear-cut or more challenging to prove. No matter what your diagnosis is, you must show that your symptoms are severe enough to rule out working.
How Long Does It Take to Get Disability Benefits?
Social Security has a detailed process to confirm people’s eligibility for disability benefits as they try to prevent people from incorrectly getting approved. And they often have backlogs of cases.
It can take several months to get an answer on your initial application. If you’re denied and need to appeal, that will add more months, possibly stretching the entire wait to over a year. Work with an experienced disability lawyer and their team to help the process go as smoothly as possible for you.
For any questions you have about the Social Security Disability process and your specific case, get in touch with the Robertson Wendt Disability team. We can listen to your situation and provide a free initial evaluation of your disability claim.