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The Appeals Process |
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Has your application for
Social Security Disability benefits been denied
once, twice, or more? Don't lose hope. |
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Social Security Claims
Specialists has successfully helped hundreds of
people receive Social Security Disability
Insurance (SSDI) benefits even after their
applications were denied. |
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The confusing Social
Security Disability benefits process involves
four separate levels of administrative appeal
plus two possible appeals including the Federal
Court system. Our experienced Social Security
Disability Representatives can take control of
your case at any step in the process. Contact
our disability appeals Representatives today for
a free consultation about your case. |
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Following is the process of
application and appeals. |
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1. Initial Application —
After you file your application, a disability
examiner at a state agency reviews it and
decides whether to approve or deny your claim.
If your application is denied you have 60 days
to file an appeal. |
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2. Reconsideration — A
disability examiner reviews your appeal and any
supporting information. The claim is approved or
denied. Again, you must appeal the decision
within 60 days if your claim is denied. |
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3. Administrative Law Judge
Hearing — This is the only time in the entire
appeals process when you will meet face to face
with a person who has the authority to accept or
reject your claim. We will meet with you prior
to this hearing to ensure all the medical
evidence is in order and make sure you are
prepared fully to testify before the judge. |
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4. Appeals Council — This
Appeals Council, located in Falls Church,
Virginia, may review the Administrative Law
Judge's decision, to determine if a Judge denied
your claim unfairly. We will write necessary
legal briefs and present any new evidence in
your case, to persuade the Appeals Council that
the Judge was wrong. |
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5. Federal Court Appeals —
If the Appeals Council denies your claim, you
may appeal through the Federal Court system.
Social Security Claims Specialists will refer
your claim to another attorney/representative that has appealed
hundreds of cases to Federal Court and often
have won benefits for clients in Federal Court
appeals. |
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Even if you had another
attorney and lost your case, please contact
Social Security Claims Specialists. We may be
able to help. |
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Expediting your Hearing |
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Have you been evicted from
your home? Are you terminally ill or homeless
and in need of Social Security Disability
benefits? Contact Russell W. Brown - Disability
Representative in Tyler, Texas, without delay.
Our office may be able to get your appeal
considered sooner because of your circumstances. |
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It can take a very long time
to get a hearing before an administrative law
judge (ALJ) in the Social Security Disability
appeals process. In most cases, appeals are
heard in the order they are filed. However,
under certain circumstances a request can be
made for a case to be considered earlier. |
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In cases of dire need, our
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
benefits Representative will prepare a Social
Security dire need memorandum. We will explain
your circumstances and request an early review
of your case. We can even ask for an "on the
record decision" — one made without appearing
before a judge. |
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If there are important new
medical developments in your case, if you have
become homeless, or if you are terminally ill,
we may be able to expedite your hearing and get
your disability benefits started more quickly. |
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To discuss the specifics of
your case, please contact Social Security Claims
Specialists today. We can start working on your
case immediately. |
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