Social Security Disability

Sometimes people are approved for disability benefits, but they disagree with the Social Security Administration about when they became disabled.  In some cases if the SSA did[…]

If you are turned down at the hearing level you must appeal your denial within 60 days of the date of your denial letter. Appeals go to the Appeals Council. That is a federal organization in Washington, D.C. If you win at the AC level often your case is sent back to the ALJ for another hearing.

If your application for disability benefits is denied you only have 60 days from the date of your denial letter to appeal it.  They allow another[…]

Most people who apply for disability benefits are turned down at least twice. This is part of the process and par for the course. The numbers change from year to year, but roughly speaking 70% of people are turned down on the initial application.

The critical piece of proving any disability claim is getting the written support of your doctor. However, it is not nearly enough for your doctor simply to write a note stating you are disabled. The regulations and the judges who interpret them require your doctor to explain what specific limitations you have and provide reasoning for those conclusions.

All of this sounds complicated. We can simplify it just by saying that if you file a claim and you are told that you have too much income or resources or if you are told that you have not worked enough, you just need to take that to a lawyer, sit down and make sure that is right. Make sure there is nothing that can be done.

A good disability rep from one of those big companies might be better than an attorney that does not handle Social Security Disability. But an experienced lawyer is usually better.

What are the Benefits of Hiring a Social Security Lawyer? In navigating the complexities of Social Security Disability claims in South Carolina, seeking legal representation[…]