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Friday, October 11, 2013
Can I Appeal a Social Security Disability Ruling?
At The Cochran Firm, our Social Security disability lawyers
often hear from people who have just been turned down after applying for
disability benefits. They’re scared and confused, and many of them worry that
they no longer have a chance at receiving the benefits to which they’re
entitled.
However, you shouldn’t give up after initially being denied.
The vast majority of claims are denied, and you can appeal.
The process of applying for Social Security disability
benefits is complicated, and it’s always helpful to have an experienced Social
Security disability lawyer on your side from the beginning of your claim. The
system is set up so that the Disability Determination Services unit in your
state turns down most initial applications.
After being denied, you have 60 days to file an appeal for
re-consideration. Unfortunately, your odds here still aren’t very good; 87
percent of initial appeals are denied.
Including this first appeal, you have the right to ask for
reconsideration a total of four times after initially being denied for
benefits, the final time before a federal district court. These are challenging
cases with complicated requirements, which is why it’s so vital to have a
Social Security disability lawyer on your side. We understand the paperwork and
know how to navigate the system.
If you’ve been denied in your application for Social
Security disability benefits and you need an experienced lawyer to help you
appeal, please contact
The Cochran Firm today for a free consultation.
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