Denied Social Security Claim

Denied Social Security claim? Don’t give up – You have options

The Social Security Administration does not make it easy for people to get benefits if they are disabled. About two-thirds of all Social Security disability applications are denied. Many folks who have legitimate disabilities and deserve benefits give up. This is a mistake.

It’s important to pursue an appeal if your Social Security claim has been denied. Your odds of success increase as you move through the appeal stages. More than half of the applicants who appeal eventually are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.

Success on appeal often is possible because claimants hire an experienced Social Security disability attorney in Georgia. With a knowledgeable attorney on your side, you have an advocate who understands the system and can personally present your case to an administrative law judge if necessary. Your attorney can help you make the right decisions in presenting an appeal after a denied Social Security claim.

The appeals process consists of the following stages:

• Reconsideration: After your initial claim is denied, a disability examiner will look at your claim and decide to approve or deny the claim.
• Administrative law judge: You or your attorney can present your case before an administrative law judge (ALJ). More than half of all denied claims are successful at this stage.
• Appeals Council: If the ALJ rejects your claim, you can appeal to this group, which reviews the ALJ’s decision.
• Federal courts: If the Appeals Council denies your Social Security claim, you can file a civil case in federal courts.

Contact dedicated Social Security disability lawyers in Georgia

At Gary Martin Hays & Associates, our law firm is staffed by attorneys dedicated to making a meaningful difference in clients’ lives. We have a record of success in pursuing Social Security disability claims. Don’t let a denied Social Security claim derail your life. Call 1-800-898-HAYS or contact us online.