Denied Social Security Disability Benefits?
You Have the Right to Appeal — Again and Again
The procedures to challenge a Social Security disability benefits denial are very specific and a social security lawyer can help protect your rights.
Many claimants are often initially turned down after applying for Social Security benefits, despite suffering from a qualifying illness or disability.
The Social Security Disability Lawyers at the Strom Law Firm are dedicated to helping you receive the disability benefits that you deserve.
If your initial claim for Social Security disability benefits is denied, don’t take it too personally. It is estimated that 80-90% of applications for Social Security benefits are initially denied. With so many claim rejections, it’s become standard practice to appeal denied Social Security benefits. And we can help.
Next Steps After Being Denied Social Security Disability Benefits
There are four escalating steps to take after your disability claim is denied. These steps must be followed in order :
File for ReconsiderationRequest a HearingAppeal Hearing DecisionFile Suit in Federal Court
Get Ahead With Legal Help
Hiring a Social Security attorney will increase the likelihood that you will win your Social Security disability benefits claim. The Strom Law Firm, L.L.C., will discuss the circumstances of the case with you and give you an opinion of the merits of your claim. We personally review each claim at this stage of the process and will update your medical evidence for Disability Determination Services to ensure that your medical documentation reflects your disability.
You have a limited time period to appeal your denial of Social Security disability benefits or risk having to start the entire process over, so please contact our office (888-490-2847) as soon as possible.
Step 1: File for Reconsideration
The initial appeal of your denial is called a request for reconsideration. While another disability analyst may review your file, it is very likely that the same medical doctor who initially reviewed your claim to determine whether you are disabled will review it again. Unfortunately, less than 20% of claims filed for reconsideration are approved.
In the event your request for reconsideration is denied, you have the right to appeal your denial and request a hearing before an Administrative Judge.
Click here to see the rest of the process.
By: South Carolina Social Security Lawyer Pete Strom
