Appealing a denial for SSI or SSDI benefit

Most people that appeal an initial denial do so with representation. Your representative will provide you with instructions on how to appeal and how to continue to document your disability. Your representative will be able to contact Social Security on your behalf once paperwork is filed designating the representative.

If you want to appeal on your own, you may go to the Social Security web site and do so at https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/iAppeals/ap001.jsp. If you later decide to get the help of a representative for your hearing, you can do that at any time. However, be sure to leave your representative enough time to prepare so that your claim may be presented in the best light possible.

While the wait time is incredibly long, it is important to maintain documentation and continue medical treatment while allowing the process to take its course. The Cochran Firm Disability Lawyers will ensure deadlines are met, receive and submit updated medical records to the SSA, prepare necessary arguments for your case, and much more.