The real fight begins when you are denied Social Security disability benefits.
It's not the end of the game. It isn't even half time. It's time to rally the forces, circle the wagons and start the fight that can get you approved.
When your claim is denied, you are entitled to a personal hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). It is the ALJ's duty to look at all the evidence, including new evidence you submit, listen to your testimony and make a brand new decision on the merits of your case.
These judges will almost always make a decision that is better considered and more fair than the initial determination (denial). That isn't to say they always approve benefits; but often they do. Based on national averages, about 45 percent of claimants who go before a judge will be awarded benefits. My firm's numbers are higher than that but we are selective about taking on new cases.
The main point I want to make here is this: If your disability claim comes back denied, consider it a normal outcome and appeal right away. If you have a good claim, chances are it will come out right in the hearing. Most administrative law judges are fair and try to issue sound decisions based on the evidence. It is the claimant's responsibility to bring the case before the judge.
It's not the end of the game. It isn't even half time. It's time to rally the forces, circle the wagons and start the fight that can get you approved.
When your claim is denied, you are entitled to a personal hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). It is the ALJ's duty to look at all the evidence, including new evidence you submit, listen to your testimony and make a brand new decision on the merits of your case.
These judges will almost always make a decision that is better considered and more fair than the initial determination (denial). That isn't to say they always approve benefits; but often they do. Based on national averages, about 45 percent of claimants who go before a judge will be awarded benefits. My firm's numbers are higher than that but we are selective about taking on new cases.
The main point I want to make here is this: If your disability claim comes back denied, consider it a normal outcome and appeal right away. If you have a good claim, chances are it will come out right in the hearing. Most administrative law judges are fair and try to issue sound decisions based on the evidence. It is the claimant's responsibility to bring the case before the judge.
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