When making the first filing for disability can you have this done by your lawyer or must you do it yourself?

i advise all people to apply on their own.  the application asks you for a list of your medical problems, your doctors, your prescriptions, your work history, and some other information - all of which YOU know the answer to.  you can do it yourself.  and it is free.  if you are denied, then you will want the help of a lawyer.  but you can apply on your own.