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We help you win Disability benefits.

Initial Application Denied? Don’t worry.

We’ll File Your Request for Reconsideration.

Getting a rejection letter from Social Security is disappointing, but it is not the end of the line. Far from it.  For most people, obtaining Disability benefits is a multi-step process that requires patience, persistence ― and often times, an experienced Disability attorney.

More than 65 percent of people who apply for Social Security Disability get denied during the first stage of the Social Security Disability process, which often leaves them wondering what to do now. The next step in the process is to appeal and file a Request for Reconsideration.

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Not sure how to do that? Don’t stress. Leave that to us. Our team will get to work immediately on your appeal ― and make sure your claim remains on a path to approval.

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What is a Request for Reconsideration?

When the Social Security Administration rejects your claim, they explain the reason for their decision in the denial letter. If you do not agree with their decision, you can appeal ― that is, ask them to look at your case again.

In most states, the first appeal available to you is the “reconsideration.”  (In some states the reconsideration step has been eliminated.) You have 60 days from the date of your denial letter to file a Request for Reconsideration with the Social Security Administration.  If you miss this deadline, your application will be void and you will have to start all over again.

Once you submit your Request for Reconsideration, your appeal will be sent back to the state agency that reviewed your claim ― called Disability Determination Services (DDS). However, your claim will not land on the desk of the same Disability Examiner who rendered a decision (and your denial) the first time around. A different Disability Examiner will give it a fresh look.

The Disability Examiner will review your medical records, work history and educational background to determine whether your condition prevents you from working. They may also consult with a doctor, psychiatrist or psychologist on staff at DDS.

Once their evaluation is complete, they will notify you of their decision in a letter. On average, it takes three to five months to get a decision after you submit your Request for Reconsideration.

Why You Need a Disability Attorney for a Request for Reconsideration.

Overall, the Disability process is time-consuming and confusing. It requires extensive medical information that needs to be continually updated.

This is especially true during your Request for Reconsideration. It is extremely important to provide Social Security with updated information about your condition, including hospitalizations, doctor visits, and new treatments. The outcome of your Reconsideration appeal could hinge on this information.

An experienced Disability attorney will evaluate the reason for your denial and work to overcome it. Simply, we know what Social Security wants, how to get it, and will put your best foot forward.

Our team regularly convinces the federal government to reverse an unfavorable decision and award our clients a financial lifeline that significantly improves their quality of life. We will work tirelessly to help you get the benefits you deserve. Call us at 855-702-9061 or fill out the contact form on this page and we’ll get started today.

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