Denied - The Morgan Law Firm

Your Claim for SSD Benefits WAS DENIED, NOW WHAt?

How will you pay your house note? Will you still be able to get medical treatment? What should you do next?

If you were denied, don’t give up. You can still appeal and win disability benefits.

If the Social Security Administration (SSA) sent you a denial letter, you may feel like all hope is lost. And while the appeals process can be time-consuming, hope isn’t lost – it’s still possible to win your case on appeal.

If you were turned down, you aren’t alone – most people who apply are denied by the SSA. But the South Bend disability attorneys at Rosenfeld & Morgan want to help turn your denial into an approval.

THERE ARE FOUR LEVELS OF APPEALS:

Reconsideration: This is a review of your claim by someone who was not involved in the initial decision.
Hearing by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ): These hearings take place in the Social Security Administration’s offices. At this appeals stage, you get to present your evidence before a judge who will issue a ruling. Most cases are won at this level.
Review by Appeals Council: If the ALJ denies your case, you may ask the Appeals Council for a review. At this stage, the Appeals Council may return your case to the ALJ for a new hearing or approve your case.
Federal Court Review: If you disagree with the Appeals Council decision, you can file a lawsuit in Federal District Court. You must have an attorney admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court in Indiana to represent you at this level.

Important!

If you received a denial letter, the clock is ticking. You only have 60 days to file your appeal. Don’t miss this important deadline!

Preparing for an UPCOMING SSD HEARING

Your hearing is often the most critical stage in your case. This hearing before the Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) is the best chance to present your evidence in person. It’s very important that you and your evidence are fully prepared. At Rosenfeld & Morgan, your attorney will meet with you to prepare you for your hearing. If you’ve received a denial letter, we strongly recommend you call our offices for help preparing for your hearing.

Our South Bend Social Security Disability lawyers will:

Prepare your case and set your case strategy
Analyze your Social Security file
Prepare you to testify
Collect all your evidence from your doctors and other medical providers
Question witnesses
Cross-examine any medical and vocational experts at your hearing

The Social Security Administration may bring in expert witnesses to provide testimony. The disability attorneys at Rosenfeld & Morgan know how to present your work history and medical evidence to help your chances and to cross-examine these experts, if necessary.

You Have a Better Chance of Winning Benefits If You Work with an Attorney