Denied disability benefits? Most initial applications are.
SSDI and SSI have a structured appeals process, and representation matters most at the hearing stage. An attorney can build the medical record your claim needs.
Sound familiar?
A denial that feels final
Initial denials are routine and are not the end — the appeals process, especially the hearing, is where many claims succeed.
Deadlines measured in days
Appeals generally must be filed within 60 days of a denial. Missing one can mean starting over.
A record that doesn’t tell your story
Claims are decided on medical evidence. Gaps in treatment records and missing opinions sink otherwise valid claims.
How an attorney can help
- File appeals within the strict deadlines
- Develop the medical evidence and physician opinions your claim needs
- Prepare you for and represent you at the hearing
- Fees are federally capped and typically paid only from back pay if you win
Worth knowing
Social Security disability is a federal system with defined stages — initial application, reconsideration, hearing, and beyond. Decisions turn on whether the medical record proves you cannot sustain work under SSA’s rules. Representative fees are regulated by federal law and are generally contingent on winning, paid from back benefits.
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I was denied. Should I file a new application or appeal?
Usually appeal — a new application often just repeats the denial and can cost you back benefits. An attorney can evaluate your denial and handle the appeal within the deadline.
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