How do you appeal if you are denied for Social Security Disability or SSI?If your file a reconsideration appeal. In order to file the disability appeal, you need to contact your local Social Security office or call the toll free Social Security number 1-800-772-1213 (it is usually best to contact the local office). Once you receive the appeal paperwork, it is your responsibility to return the appeal forms to you local office. If the paperwork is not returned within sixty-five days (social security gives you sixty days to file an appeal plus an extra five days for mailing time) of the denial date, your request for an appeal may be denied. Please keep in mind that postmarked envelopes do not protect the timeliness of your appeal. Therefore, you should strive to send the appeal forms in well before the deadline to be on the safe side. Once received, the Social Security office will process your disability appeal information and forward your disability file back to the state disability agency, which in most states is named Disability Determination Services or the Bureau of Disability Determination. Although the claim is going back to the same state disability agency that denied the claim the first time, a different disability examiner will review the appeal. Sometimes a disability denial will be reversed at the reconsideration level, however the number of reversals is relatively small. If your reconsideration is denied you will need to contact your local Social Security office or the toll free number and request a disability hearing appeal. Once again, the Social Security office will process your appeal information and forward your disability claim to your regional Social Security hearings office. At this point, your disability claim will be scheduled for a hearing before an administrative law judge, or ALJ. You may wish to seek representation at this level, because your claim will be presented to the judge either by you or your representative, who can be a lawyer or a non-attorney representative. Generally, representatives know the Social Security medical listings and medical'vocational rules (rules which determine what jobs an individual of a certain age group, educational level, work skills, and functional limitations might be expected to perform in a competitive job situation). Statistics indicate that Social Security Disability and SSI claims with representation (either non-attorney or attorney) yield more allowances than disability claims that are unrepresented and presented to a judge by the disability claimant (you). 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: Disability lawyers in North Carolina If I Get Denied Twice For SSD or SSI Disability, What Do I Do? What Are The Reasons For Social Security Disability Cases Being Denied? What happens if you get denied for Social Security Disability three times? Why Will A Social Security Disability Application Get Denied? How Many Times Will Social Security Disability Deny You before You Get Approved for Disability? Can You Avoid Being Denied on a Social Security Disability or SSI Claim? What happens if a reconsideration for Social Security Disability or SSI is denied? What should be done if your disability is denied? How do you appeal if you are denied for Social Security Disability or SSI? Should you get Help from a Disability Attorney before the Claim has been Denied? How many people get approved for disability from Social Security? Can you get a quick disability approval in Missouri How long does it take for a disability decision in missouri? Will I qualify for disability Benefits in Missouri? |
