Category Archives: Reconsidered Application

How to Win your Reconsidered Social Security Disability Application?

Posted on February 9, 2011 by Editorial Board

The request for reconsideration is your first appeal after your initial application for Social Security disability is denied.  Your appeal for reconsideration is filed with the Social Security Administration and is decided at the DDS (Disability Determination Services) agency by … Continue reading →

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What are the Chances of Winning an Appeal in a Social Security Disability or SSI Claim?

Posted on January 31, 2011 by Editorial Board

The chances of winning at the appeal level in a Social Security Disability or SSI claim vary according to the level the case is at, what occurred at any hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (“ALJ”), and whether the claimant … Continue reading →

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If Denied for Social Security Disability or SSI, you Need to File an Appeal

Posted on September 6, 2010 by Editorial Board

There are four levels of appeal for denial of Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) Benefits.  These generally include a Request for Reconsideration, a Request for a Hearing, a Request for Review by the Appeals Council, and filing … Continue reading →

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Initial Application and Legal Representation

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Editorial Board

The decision to file a Social Security disability application does not come about easily and it is not reached after mere superficial reflection. The time period that precedes the filing of disability applications is generally marked with difficulties in both … Continue reading →

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