ABOUT TRACY CARNEY

Tracy Carney graduated from Washington University in Saint Louis with a dual degree in law and social work in 2003. During law school, she participated in the Congressional Law Clinic and interned at the United States Senate. After law school, Tracy began her legal career working at a premier criminal defense law firm in the Saint Louis area before joining the Social Security Administration (SSA) in 2011. She worked for 14 years as an attorney advisor at SSA —the lawyer who reviews disability claim evidence and drafts decisions for administrative law judges.

INSIDE SSA

At SSA, Tracy was responsible for analyzing complex disability cases. She reviewed medical records, work history and earnings documentation, function reports, hearing testimony, and all evidence to determine whether claimants met Social Security's strict disability requirements. Tracy evaluated cases involving all types of medical impairments—physical injuries, mental health conditions, chronic illnesses, and more. During her time at SSA, Tracy also had the opportunity to handle cases at the initial application stage as a disability examiner at Disability Determination Services. As a disability examiner, Tracy made disability recommendations to medical and psychological consultants and wrote disability determination explanations.

Throughout her time at SSA, Tracy personally examined thousands of case files and organized massive amounts of medical evidence, documentation, and testimony to build complete pictures of claimants' disabilities. She became an expert in Social Security law, including the Social Security Act, Code of Federal Regulations, Social Security Rulings, and how federal courts interpret these rules. Tracy mentored and coached newer attorneys on how to properly evaluate evidence and apply the law.

YOUR BENEFIT

This inside experience gives Tracy a unique advantage in representing disability claimants. She knows what evidence SSA looks for, how decisions are made, and what mistakes can hurt your case. Tracy understands the system—she's seen what makes a strong case and what causes denials. She uses this knowledge to build the strongest possible case for her clients.

HER MISSION

Tracy valued her time at SSA and the collaborative relationships she built with colleagues. However, she wanted to use her expertise to directly help people navigate the complex disability system. She saw how challenging the process was for claimants and knew her inside knowledge could make a real difference in people's lives.

Now, Tracy uses everything she learned during those 14 years at SSA to fight for the disability benefits her clients deserve. She knows the process can be overwhelming and confusing—and she is here to guide you through every step.