Can Social Disability Lawyers Help After a Claim Denial?
Receiving a denial for your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim can be frustrating and stressful, especially when you have pending bills to pay and are unable to work due to a physical or mental disability. Many people believe that a denial means they are no longer eligible for benefits. However, this is not true. You still have the right to appeal the decision.
There are four stages of the appeals process, including:
Reconsideration: This is the first level of appeal, where a different reviewer examines your claim. It has a notoriously low success rate, which is about 15% to 20%.
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing: This stage has the highest chances of success, which is about 50% to 55%.
Appeals Council Review: The Appeals Council overturns or remands roughly 13% to ...