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When you are filing for an appeal on a decision made regarding your Social Security disability benefits you may need to go through 4 stages of appeals.
Reconsideration is the first level of appeal where your claim will be reviewed by a Social Security Administration (SSA) official who did not take part in the initial benefits claim review. Your Ft. Lauderdale disability lawyer will help you provide additional evidence for your claim if the original application was lacking in support.
If the reconsideration is also denied, you may request a hearing by an administrative law judge. In most situations you will need to be physically present at the hearing, unless the court determines you may attend through video conference. You may bring witnesses to support your claim and your Ft. Lauderdale disability lawyer will also be present to assist in the hearing.
If you disagree with the decision of the hearing, you will then file for an appeal with the SSA's Appeals Council. The Appeals Council will review your hearing decision but may deny a request for review if they agree with the administrative law judge. If the Appeals Council does accept your review, they will conduct it themselves or return it to the administrative law judge for reconsideration.
The final stage of appeal is with the Federal Court. You will benefit greatly from having a Ft. Lauderdale disability lawyer assisting you in filing a lawsuit with the federal district court. This is the last option you have to fight for your benefits decision and should not be handled without professional assistance from a lawyer.
Appealing a decision made regarding your Social Security disability benefits is a difficult legal process which should not be done alone. You have the right to the assistance of an experienced Ft. Lauderdale disability lawyer in these cases. Your lawyer will be able to help you provide better evidence and witnesses to prove your need for Social Security disability benefits.
Contacting a Ft. Lauderdale Disability Lawyer
If you or your loved is suffering from a severe physical or mental disability, you should contact a Social Security Disability lawyer immediately to learn about your rights and determine eligibility. The process of securing Social Security Disability and/or Supplemental Security Income benefits can be difficult and overwhelming. Don't go it alone! The attorneys at LaVan & Neidenberg, located in downtown Ft. Lauderdale, understand the inner workings of the Social Security Administration and will help you navigate the system. Call us today for a FREE legal consultation - 1-888-234-5758.
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