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Yes, in 99 percent of all cases where either a social security disability or SSI disability claim has been denied, an appeal should be made. Receiving a notice of denial is fairly routine for individuals who pursue disability benefits with the social security administration. So routine, in fact, that it has become something of a myth that all disability applications are denied the first time a claimant applies. In actuality, there is no rule to this effect. However, approximately seventy percent of social security disability and ssi claims do get denied and an even higher percentage of first appeals are also denied. For most disability claimants, the "trick" to eventually getting approved is to stick with the appeal process. What should you do if your case gets denied? 1. If your claim was denied at the application level, file your first appeal. In most states, this will be known as a reconsideration or review. Be mindful of the fact that while the social security administration allows you 60 days in which to file an appeal, you should endeavor to get the paperwork submitted as soon as possible. And, as always, if you have a lawyer handling your claim, allow this individual to submit your appeal for you (and ask for a dated copy as well for your own personal records). 2. If you social security disability or SSI claim receives a denial at the first appeal level (remember, this will be known as a reconsideration or review), file your second appeal. This is a request for a disability hearing to be conducted by an administrative law judge. Again, make sure that you make this request immediately to avoid unnecessary processing time on your case. Additionally, if you are in the position of requesting a hearing before a judge, you may seriously wish to consider finding representation for your claim. In fact, many ALJs (administrative law judges) will advise claimants who show up unrepresented to get representation to put themselves in the best position possible for winning benefits. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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If you suffer from a medical disability such as hip, neck, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetetive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, congestive or chronic heart failure, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, high blood pressure (hypertension), seizure disorder, stroke, copd, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, vision loss, clinical obesity, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, arrhythmia and have initiated or been denied on a social security disability, or ssi, claim for benefits, this site may assist you with your case. Social Security Disability benefits are often difficult to win; however many claims for social security disability are lost simply because a claimant did not know enough about the disability process to their social security or ssi claim. For information re: representation on a social security disability or ssi claim (attorney or non attorney representative), see the "qurstions" & "how" pages. |
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