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HOW TO GET PAID FOR DENIED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY CLAIMS

Your Social Security disability claim was recently denied.  Did you know you may still get it approved and paid?  You may, if you follow the rules.

The Social Security Administration realizes that most new claims will be denied; it's how the system is set up.  They provide a way for denied claims to be further reviewed--with a good chance of success.  It's called the appeal process.  More claims are approved in the appeal process than in the application process.

Here is the best way to handle a denied Social Security disability claim:

1.  Realize there is a 60 day deadline to appeal.  Wait longer and you probably cannot appeal.  They are very strict about this deadline.

2.  File a complete appeal.  The main document in your appeal is the Disability Report - Appeal.  It must be completed diligently, crossing every t and doting every i.

3.  Get legal assistance.  Speak to an attorney or advocate who has extensive experience handling Social Security appeals.  The appeal process is rigorous and complicated.  You are 3 times more likely to be approved during appeals if you are represented.

4.  Be sure any new or additional medical evidence finds its way to Social Security.  In many cases, they fail to get all your medical records--thus make a decision without all the information they should consider.  Your lawyer can help you achieve a complete medical record.

5.  Have your attorney get your doctor involved.  There are things, in addition to your medical records, that your attorney can get from your doctor which may improve your case. 

You should appeal every unfavorable decision within 60 days.  Most claimants will file 2 appeals:  the first is called Reconsideration and the second is a Request for Hearing before an administrative law judge.  Your odds of being approved before a judge are the best that you will get during the entire process.   Having legal representation when you go before the judge is critical.  Take someone with you who understands the process, the procedure, the judge and the law.  Going before a judge without representation is like trying to land a Boeing 747 without any experience.

The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville has extensive experience with appeals and hearings and has a proven track record.  Contact the Firm for a free case evaluation or consultation.  (256) 799-0297.

Or email us at:  forsythefirm@gmail.com

 

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