How to Appeal a Denied Disability Claim

With the bureaucracy that exists in our government today it is not surprising that many very deserving cases of disability are denied their right to Social Security Disability benefits. If you have been denied for your claim, you will find some help here to get the benefits that you deserve.

Instructions

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  File an appeal with the Social Security Administration. Most cases are initially denied just as a matter of routine. Your appeal must be made within 60 days of denial.

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  Find an experienced social security disability attorney to file your appeal and represent you in your case. The attorney usually is paid out of the benefits that you receive for back earnings. This amount is about 25 percent of the claim. If you choose to handle the case yourself, you may have a long road ahead of you and you don't have the expertise to represent yourself as effectively.

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  File an appeal form that you can get from the Social Security Administration. You can call and they will send one to you in the mail. Fill out the forms and be sure to file them before the 60-day limit.

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  Supply all the information that the form asks for and have the medical information sent to the agency from your attending physician. Be prepared to have the SSA request that you be evaluated by their physician and do not miss the appointment. This doctor reports directly to the SSA and his evaluation will weigh heavily on how your case fairs.

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  Wait and see what decision is made by the Agency on this appeal. If this appeal fails also, there are at least two other levels of appeals that can be made.