Social Security Disability Appeals
Although it takes time, the disability appeals
process is fairly simple to understand.
Social Security Appeals - Reconsideration
After you receive your first denial letter, you only
have 60 days to request reconsideration of your claim by a
second claims examiner. Although it seems like a waste of time
(and it often is), there are times when taking a second look at a
claim results in a favorable decision. Not all states
use the reconsideration step. Claims that are filed in the
following states can immediately file for a hearing after receiving
the first denial letter: Alabama, Alaska, Colorado, Louisiana,
Michigan, Missouri, New Hampshire, Pennsylvania as well as Albany
and Brooklyn in New York, and certain Social Security offices in the
Los Angeles area. A lawyer can help you prepare and
file for reconsideration. With proper assistance, your chance
of winning your claim increases, so don't go it alone. Call
1-800-966-5649 to talk with a lawyer now. The call is free and
there is no charge for the consultation. Social Security Appeals
- The Disability Appeals Hearing
If your claim is denied after requesting a
reconsideration of your initial application, then the next step is
to request a hearing before an administrative law judge. Although it
may take a long time to actually get to the hearing date, this step
is important because it allows you to actually state your claim
directly to the decision-maker.
Learn more about Social Security hearings.
Although the hearing is considered non-adversarial there is
still plenty of need for an attorney. Statistics show that
claimants who show up at the hearing represented by an experienced
Social Security lawyer have a much higher likelihood of being
awarded benefits than those who merely represent themselves.
You only have 60 days from the date that your reconsideration was
denied, so it is important to file for a hearing as quickly as
possible. Talk to A Social Security Lawyer
If you're scheduled for a Social Security hearing,
or if you've been denied benefits and need to request a hearing
before an administrative law judge, then it's important to talk to a
lawyer as soon as possible. There are three
ways to contact us:
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Call us toll-free at 1-800-966-5649
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Use the contact us form on the right side of
this page to ask a question
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Complete the Free Case Evaluation form and an
attorney will review your claim and get back to you right away.
 
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