Most people find us after a denial. Some find us after two. Others come to us after an ALJ hearing that didn’t go their way. Wherever you are in the process, SSLG can review your case, step in as your representative, and take it from there. You don’t have to start over to get the right help.
Time is of the Essence.
SSA denial letters are confusing by design. The first thing to check is the date on the correspondence. Deadlines are calculated from that date, and missing them can cost you your claim. If you’re not sure what you received or how much time you have, call us now.
An SSLG Attorney is Critical at This Phase.
A Reconsideration is your first appeal after an initial denial. It only works if there’s something new: a missed diagnosis, an overlooked doctor, or a condition that has worsened. File without anything new and SSA will deny it within weeks. Call us before you file.
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Denied twice? The next step is a hearing.
Two denials is not the end. It’s actually where most cases are won. SSA approves roughly half of all hearings before an Administrative Law Judge. You have 60 days from your second denial to request one.
It’s still not the end of the road.
A denial from an Administrative Law Judge carries more weight than earlier denials. It establishes a legal finding that you were not disabled going back to your original claim date, which affects any future application you file. There’s a chance we can help.
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A Crucial SSA Form.
This form determines whether your skills transfer to other work. List the wrong ones and SSA will deny your claim on that basis alone. Most attorneys don’t give this form the attention it deserves. We do. What you write here can make or break your case.
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You Can’t Get This Wrong.
Most people complete this form without understanding what it’s actually measuring. Every question is calculated. Every answer is scrutinized. And if you get it wrong, SSA will use it against you. This is the most important form in your entire claim. Treat it that way.
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