If your claim for Social Security disability benefits was denied, you have the right to appeal the decision. If you ask that the decision to deny benefits is reconsidered, the chances are good that the appeal will fail. This is the time to hire knowledgeable disability lawyers, as the next step is a second appeal, which will be heard by a Kansas City-based administrative law judge who works for the SSA.
Many studies have been conducted. The results of every study show that claimants have a far better chance of being approved for benefits when a lawyer represents them. The chances of winning are considerably higher when a lawyer pleads your case. Statistically, 60 percent of those whose case goes to a hearing win benefits when they have legal assistance.
Don’t Miss the Deadline to Appeal
The Administration does not give those who were denied benefits long to appeal; it must be done within 60 days from the date of denial plus a five-day grace period for the time it is in the mail.
It is surprising how many people claiming disability benefits miss the deadline. This is a good reason for you to engage a disability attorney as soon as you receive your denial of benefits notice. An attorney will not make the same mistake that many people make.
Get Assistance Early
If you are of the opinion that you have a valid claim and you wish to exercise your right to appeal the decision, do not wait until it is too late for an attorney to be of any great help. There is a process that must be followed. You and the attorney have to jointly agree to the fee arrangement mandated by the federal government, and you have to give the attorney the right to gather your medical records. All of this takes time, so use your 60 days effectively, and give your attorney time to prepare a winning appeal.
If you have been denied Social Security disability benefits, get in touch immediately with attorneys in Kansas City. Visit Grundy Disability Group at http://www.grundydisabilitygroup.com to ask for an opportunity to discuss your case at no cost.
