How do I request a Social Security Disability hearing - How do I file?The Social Security Disability hearing is the second appeal in the SSA disability system. You may request the hearing only if you have been denied on a request for reconsideration, which is the first appeal level. Reconsideration appeals are overwhelmingly denied by disability examiners; generally, more than eighty percent. Therefore, if you get representation on a disability claim not long after the first denial notice (officially known as a notice of disapproved claim) has been received. This is because going to a disability hearing unrepresented will significantly decrease the chances of winning the claim. How do I request, or file for, a Social Security Disability hearing? You may file a request for a disability hearing online, or by contacting your local social security office over the phone or in person, or, if you have a disability attorney, that individual will file and submit the necessary paperwork as well as send you copies of what has been submitted. Regardless of whether the appeal is done in person or otherwise, it will involve two basic forms. One is the Appeal Request form (Request for Hearing by Administrative Law Judge - Form HA-501). The other is the disability report form (form SSA-3441). In completing these forms, you should have available to you the following information: 1. Your contact information, including your address and phone number. 2. The contact information of your disability lawyer if you are, in fact, represented. 3. Your prior decision notice. This would be the denial notice that resulted from your "request for reconsideration" appeal. Other forms that will need to be completed will include a form regarding your recent medical treatment (HA-4631), a form regarding your medications (HA-4632), and possibly a work background form if you have engaged in any additional work activity since your claim began (HA-4633), and, lastly, an appointment of representative form (form SSA-1696) if you have representation. Additional information at: Speeding up the Request for a Social Security Hearing - Documentation that is needed Requesting a Social Security Hearing when you have a Disability Representative or Attorney What does a Social Security Disability Lawyer or Representative do for your claim? 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: Average time to get disability North Carolina Will a Social Security Judge give You an Immediate Decision at the Disability Hearing? Basic Facts about the Administrative Law Judge Social Security Disability Hearing Are the Chances of Winning Disability Benefits Higher at a Social Security Hearing with a Judge? Winning at a Social Security Disability Hearing Social Security Disability Hearings - what to expect What happens when you go to a Social Security Disability hearing? How do I request a Social Security Disability hearing - How do I file? Requesting a Social Security Hearing when you have a Disability Representative or Attorney How long does a request for a disability hearing appeal take? What are the odds of a judge giving you a disability denial? What is a Social Security administrative law judge disability hearing? What is the time frame for a judge to make a decision for a disability hearing? How should I prepare for a disability hearing with Social Security? What are the questions that get asked at a Social Security Disability or SSI hearing? What Conditions Qualify for Disability in Colorado? Disability Requirements in Colorado Requirements for SSI Disability in Colorado |
