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Appealing denial of benefits for Social Security Disability.

Submitted by GraceDin on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 09:35
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I'm sorry but I tried to piece this information together from your other posts about Social Security Disability benefits but I can't figure it out. I did my initial application for SSDI on my own and it was denied. Then my reconsideration was also denied.  So now I want to start the appeals process. If I lose my appeal is that it? I know you think I should hire a lawyer and I probably will, but I want to figure this out before I move. Thanks.

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Appeal Social Security denial

Submitted by The Editor on Fri, 07/08/2011 - 11:04.

OK, I'll try to spell it out.  First, you didn't indicate whether you are considering abandoning the process, but if you have a valid claim, you should appeal your SSDI denial of benefits.  You have sixty days from the date you receive your Social Security Disability denial to request a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge. To do that, you will need to file two documents: (1) a Request for Hearing by Administrative Law Judge; and (2) an Appeal Disability Report.

If the Administrative Law Judge, after her independent review of your application, also denies your claim, then you may appeal to the Social Security Appeals Council.  For that step, you must complete a Request for Review of Decision/Order of Administrative Law Judge.  From there, you can appeal a denial or a refusal to review at the United States District Court.  Hope that clarifies things, and good luck with your appeal.

 

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