This information may help claimants with representation, as well as those who are not represented by an attorney or non attorney representative. Understanding how the Social Security Disability system works can make the difference between winning or not winning the ssd and ssi benefits and backpay to which a person is entitled. |
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SSD and SSI claimants who are not represented should call social security as soon as they
receive a denial letter. After an appeal has been requested, the social security district office will mail the required appeal forms to the Claimant. Claimants who are represented should contact their disability representative or attorney immediately. In almost all cases, a representative will complete the paperwork to appeal the denial and submit it to Social Security on the claimant's behalf. However, even when a Claimant is represented, it still makes sense to call social security. Doing so will give a case a "protected date" and ensure that the deadline for the appeal has been met. This will also provide some security in the event that appeal forms get lost in the mail. Statistically, of course, denials that are pursued through the appeals process (versus filing a new application) will have a much greater chance of winning with a subsequent award of benefits. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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