You've Just Been Denied Social Security Disability, Now What?
Not everyone is approved for Social Security disability and if a person has their claim denied it can be appealed and heard again. Roughly 2.6 million citizens of the United States filed for social security disability in 2008 and close to 65 percent were denied their claim during the application process. That accounts for roughly 1.6 million people. The application part of the process is considered Level 1. Social security disability insurance is a federally mandated insurance program that is overseen by the Social Security Administration. It provides disabled citizens with monthly benefits to individuals who are under the retirement age of 65 and who can no longer work because of a disability.
The second step in the process after being denied the claim is to promptly appeal the decision. Never reapply for the benefits but appeal the original decision made by the judge. The appeal must be filed within 6 days of the date marked on the letter of denial. If the person does not appeal within the allotted 60 days then they will have to reapply altogether at the beginning steps. For any individual that has been denied social security disability, contact the law offices of Kazmierczak Law for expert legal counsel today.