Denver SSD Appeal Attorney

Colorado Social Security Disability Claim Appeal Lawyer

The Social Security Administration denies the majority of initial Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claims. This does not mean that you won't be able to get benefits or that your injury is not legitimate. Rather, it means that it will take more time to get your benefits, because you must exercise your right to appeal.

At The Law Firm of Janice Greening, LLC, we handle all stages of the SSD appeals process for our clients. For a free consultation, call 303-586-2967, toll free at 877-368-4346 or contact a Denver SSD claims attorney online.

Why Was My Initial Claim Denied?

The SSA denies many initial claims based on their view that most people fail to prove that they are "totally disabled" and "unable to be gainfully employed." This does not mean that they disregard your medical diagnosis; it just means that you did not prove that you meet that legal standard. One of the reasons why you should hire a lawyer is to gather medical records and other evidence to make your SSD appeal as strong as possible.

The Appeals Process

After an initial claim in denied, the appeals process begins. There are potentially four levels of review that a claim can reach, but the vast majority of our claims are approved well before the final stages.

• Reconsideration: At this stage, we ask the SSA to look at your claim a second time. You must ask for reconsideration within 60 days of your initial claim denial.
• ALJ Hearing: This is the only time you will get to meet face to face with someone with the power to accept or reject your claim. Attorney Janice Greening handles all the preparation and presents your case to the Administrative Law Judge. It can be more than a year before the hearing takes place, so it is important to apply for benefits as soon as possible.
• Appeals Council: If the ALJ denies your claim, we will appeal to the Appeals Council in Falls Church, Virginia. This is an entirely written appeal; you don't have to travel to Virginia. We write legal briefs designed to persuade the Council that the ALJ was wrong.
• Federal Court: If the Appeals Council denies your claim, we can appeal your case through the federal court system. Most of the claims we handle are approved without getting this far.

Contact Us Today

If you need help filing a Social Security Disability claim appeal, attorney Janice Greening can help. For a free consultation, call 303-586-2967, toll free at 877-368-4346 or contact our Colorado SSD lawyer online.