This information may help claimants with representation, as well as claimants 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 continuing ssd or ssi disability benefits and backpay to which a person is entitled. |
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Always call your representative when you get a letter Always call your attorney or non attorney rep when you get a letter, i.e. official correspondence from any component of the social security disability system. This means anything you receive from the soical security office, the Office of Hearings and Appeals, Disability Determination Services, the Appeals Council, etc. This would include notices of decision, appointment letters (such as for consultative exams and hearing dates), and call-in letters (letters requesting a call back). The reason for doing this is simply a matter of safety. From the moment the social security administration is put on notice that a claimant has representation, that representative is entitled to receive copies of all correspondence that is sent to the claimant. Not only that, SSA is obligated to deliver such copies so a representative can file any paperwork that is necessary on a claimant's behalf. However, the social security administration doesn't always follow through in this regard. And whether this occurs due to oversight or any other reason is irrelevant: a disability lawyer or non attorney claimant's representative cannot file an appropriate appeal within the designated appeal period (60 days from the date of the denial), if the rep is unaware that a denial has been issued. For this reason, it is always best to contact your representative whenever you receive a decisional notice, or any other kind of correspondence from social security. Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation |
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