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WHY TAKE YOUR DENIED DISABILITY CLAIM TO THE HEARING LEVEL?

 In Alabama about 8 out of 10 disability claims are denied by Social Security.

Social Security in Alabama is a "lean, mean denial machine."

Your first appeal is even more dismal.  It's called "Reconsideration" and it has a denial rate around 9 out of 10 or 90 percent.

The 3rd stage of a Social Security disability claim is a Hearing.  Hearings are presided over by US Administrative Law Judges. Your odds of success at a Hearing are about 50/50 or 5 out of 10. 

 At your hearing, the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) can ignore your previous denials and provide a new decision. This is the first stage in the disability process that your lawyer or advocate gets to speak for you.  It is also the first time you will face a decision maker who has authority to approve your claim.

 The judge will be careful to fairly apply the law to your case.  If you have a legitimate disability case which meets the rules and regulations of the Social Security Administration, the judge will probably approve your benefits.  He/she may also approve past due benefits to make up for the unfair denials you have received earlier.

Many denials at the application and Reconsideration levels are mistakes, pure and simple.  The cases should be paid but they are not.  The remedy for this is an appeal which takes you before a judge for a hearing.

 Social Security saves billions of dollars each year because claimants give up and don't take advantage of all the appeals available to them.

The 3 best ways to win a Social Security Disability (SSDI) claim are:

  • Appeal
  • Appeal
  • Appeal

Experienced attorneys or advocates may double your chances of being approved.

APPROVAL RATE WITHOUT AN ATTORNEY        31 percent

APPROVAL RATE WITH AN ATTORNEY                 60 percent

Contact the experienced pros at The Forsythe Firm at Bridge Street.

Free consultations at (256) 799-0297


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