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DENIED DISABILITY BENEFITS? THIS IS IMPORTANT

 If you are denied Social Security disability benefits, you only have 60 days to file a written appeal.

Most claims are approved in the appeal stage.  So the 60 days matter.

 If you've been denied, this is NOT Social Security's final word.  Even though the denial letters says "You are not disabled under our rules," you may indeed be eligible for benefits.

Social Security denies up to 80 percent of initial applications.  Routinely.  They just do.  (They don't do a very good job in reviewing applications). 

At the appeals hearing level, 50 to 58 percent of claims are PAID.

If you have been denied, you must act quickly.

Call Charles W. Forsythe at the Forsythe Firm in Huntsville. (256) 799-0297.

Mr. Forsythe has 25 years experience in Social Security disability appeals and hearings.  The Forsythe Firm has a great record of securing maximum benefits, including maximum past due payments.

Advantages of Representation by The Forsythe Firm

  • We do Social Security disability, nothing else.

  • 25 Years of successful, local experience in Social Security appeals

  • You meet your representative the first day.

  • Absolutely no upfront costs to you.

  • You never pay a fee until you are approved and get "back pay."

  • We never ask you for money.

 You will receive immediate courteous service from day one.  We do return phone calls and you can speak to your representative at any time.  Our clients are never just case numbers, they are individuals with personalized cases and needs.

Call The Forsythe Firm free at (256) 799-0297.

Open Monday - Friday 8:30 AM to 5 PM.

Free case evaluations and consultations.  We'd love to talk to you.



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