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How To Win Your Social Security Disability Or SSI Appeal |
By:
Louie Latour |
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If you have been denied Social Security disability or SSI
benefits and are appealing the decision at a hearing, there are
steps you can take to ensure a favorable decision. You can win
your Social Security appeal without hiring an attorney.
When Social Security denies your application for disability or
SSI benefits you have 60 days to file an appeal. In most states
you will first file for reconsideration and your State's
Disability Determination Service will re-evaluate your case. If
this reconsideration is denied again you will have another 60
days to request a hearing before an administrative law judge.
Hearings are held in Social Security's Office of Hearings and
Appeals. When this office schedules a hearing for you they will
set up a time for you to appear before an administrative law
judge to argue your case. At this hearing you will be able to
present any new medical evidence you have to support your claim.
You may also bring witnesses to speak on your behalf. This could
include an attorney or disability representative. You are not
required to hire an attorney or representative; however, if you
choose to have representation this individual will receive 25%
of your back pay should you win.
Instead of having an attorney represent you, bring other
qualified individuals to speak on your behalf. This can include
your doctor, social worker, and family members. Your family
members know the most about your disability. They know how it
affects you on a daily basis. This testimony could be extremely
valuable if you rely on your family members for daily activities
such as bathing, dressing, and using the facilities.
Organize your case before attending the hearing. You should know
what you want to say and how you are going to say it. Don't be
afraid to use notes or an outline. Present your case in a
logical manner with witnesses and medical evidence to support
your argument and you will be well on your way to winning your
Social Security Disability or SSI appeal. For more information
on Social Security appeals visit Social Security Laid Bare using
the link below.
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Article: How to Win Your Social Security Disability or SSI Appeal
Author: Louie Latour
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