What Happens If You File A Late Social Security Appeal? (What is Good Cause?)The Social Security administration gives disability applicants the right to appeal any decision that is made. If an individual's disability claim is denied, they have sixty days, plus five days for mailing, from the date on the disability denial notice to appeal their case decision. If an individual misses the sixty-five day appeal period, they can still file a late appeal. However, Social Security has the right to deny that appeal on the basis that it was not returned timely. Social Security regulations are fairly lenient when it comes to good cause for late filing reasons. These are some of the reasons to grant good cause for filing an appeal late: 1. You were very ill, and it prevented you from contacting Social Security by phone, letter, or through friends. 2. You experienced a death in your immediate family. 3. Your records were destroyed or damaged in a fire or some other accidental reason. 4. You have mental, physical, educational, or speech or language limitations that prevented you from filing a timely appeal. 5. You did not get the notice of decision from social security. 6. You were given incorrect information from Social Security about how to file a social security appeal such as an administrative review or civil suit. 7. You were trying to get the needed information to support your claim but you could not find it within the appeal time period. These are just some of the many reasons an individual might be able to receive good cause for a late filing. From my experience, most Social Security field offices are fairly lenient with good cause for late filings at the reconsideration appeal level. However, all of that changes when the late filing occurs at the request for hearing appeal level. Administrative law judges do not grant good cause liberally, and often they dismiss the case without a hearing. Disability applicants should file their appeals timely and if they feel that they are not able to do so, they should obtain the services of a Social Security Disability representative. Social Security Disability representatives, either attorneys or non-attorney representatives, will make sure that all appeals are filed timely. About the Author: Tim Moore is a former Social Security Disability Examiner in North Carolina, has been interviewed by the NY Times and the LA Times on the disability system, and is an Accredited Disability Representative (ADR) in North Carolina. For assistance on a disability application or Appeal in NC, click here. Most popular topics on SSDRC.com Social Security Disability in North Carolina Common Mistakes to avoid after being denied for Disability Tips to Prepare for Filing for Social Security Disability or SSI Advice to Win SSD and SSI Benefit Claims Social Security Disability SSI Questions What is the difference between Social Security Disability and SSI? How to get disability for depression Getting disability for fibromyalgia SSI disability for children with ADHD What is the Application Process for Social Security Disability and SSI? Social Security Disability SSI Exam tips More Social Security Disability SSI Questions What makes you eligible for Social Security Disability or SSI? Related pages: Applying for North Carolina disability benefits What Are The Odds of Winning A Social Security Disability Appeal? How does the Social Security Disability Appeal Process work? Can You Appeal A Decision By A Judge On A Social Security Disability or SSI Case? If You Get Denied For Disability Should You appeal Or file A New Claim? If you appeal a Social Security Disability denial, how long does it take to receive a decision? How long does it take to appeal a disability case? Your Chances With SSDI Disability or SSI On the First Appeal, The Reconsideration Social Security Disability Appeal Deadlines Are Always 60 Days Doing the SSDI Appeal Online What is the process to file a Social Security Disability appeal? What is the Social Security Appeals Time Limit What If you intended an appeal of your Social Security Disability claim but missed the deadline? What Happens If You File A Late Social Security Appeal? (What is Good Cause?) What Are the Chances of Winning an SSA Disability Appeal? Texas Permanent Disability Benefits Eligibility and qualifying for disability in Texas How Much Are The Fees and Cost For a Disability Lawyer in Texas? |
