ONE SINGLE KEY TO SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

The single biggest secret to Social Security disability is:  Never resign yourself to failure.  Keep on until you get approved.  The appeal process is your friend, especially if you know how to use it.

Many people apply and get denied.  In fact, 67 percent of all applications nationwide are denied.  In Alabama, the denial rate is even higher.

By the time a person has completed all the forms, questionnaires and inquiries--they may be just too tired or frustrated to continue.  If you allow this to happen to you, Social Security has won.  Don't let them.

Steps to take if you were denied SSDI benefits within the past 60 days:

1.  Ask for Reconsideration in writing.  You may do this online.  Expect this to be denied, too because there is a 97 percent denial rate at Recon.

2.  When Reconsideration fails, appeal again.  Ask for a hearing before an administrative law judge.  This is your best chance.  Just be sure that your case is well prepared and all medical evidence is submitted prior to your hearing date.

3.  Consider appointing an attorney or non-attorney specialist in Social Security to help with your appeal.  They will not charge you anything unless you win.

The claimants who WIN with Social Security disability are the ones who don't give up.  They move their claim UP the chain of command until someone gives them a fair hearing.  Again, preparation and good medical evidence are a must!  P.S.  filing a new claim over and over will not help.  You need to be in the appeals process, not starting over with a new claim.

IMPORTANT:  There is a strict limit of 60 days to appeal any unfavorable decision.

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The Forsythe Firm

Social Security Representation

7027 Old Madison Pike    Suite 108

Huntsville, AL 35806

CALL (256) 799-0297