About the SSD Hearing
Initial SSD Application Denied?
After suffering a disabling injury, it can be an especially frustrating and complex process in seeking SSD (Social Security Disability) benefits. If you have already applied for SSD benefits and have been denied, your options do not stop there. There is the appeals process, including an SSD hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). There are deadlines that must be met, including a 60 days from the time you were denied to request a hearing.
Time is of the essence in these situations as you will want to give the attorney that you obtain time to prepare for your case and review all the facts surrounding it, including medical records and your initial filing. In addition to taking steps immediately, it is also important to make sure that you hire only the most experienced of SSD lawyers.
At Midwest Disability, our law firm is committed solely to helping injured individuals and their families who are in need of obtaining Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. With more than 50 years of combined experience, we are ready to assess your particular case and help you with your SSD appeal and ALJ hearing. Contact us today to schedule a free case evaluation.
The SSD (Social Security Disability) Hearing
Once you have received a denial at the reconsideration state, you have 60 days to ask for a hearing before an administrative law judge. The hearing is before an Administrative law Judge (ALJ) who will review your case and determine if you are eligible for benefits.
At the hearing you will have to opportunity to testify to your conditions and why it would be difficult for you to work full-time. The judge will have a job expert (known as a vocational expert) in the hearing. The job expert will testify to jobs that may or may not be available for people with limitations due to their health. An attorney with Midwest Disability, P.A. will be with you during the hearing, either in person, or on the phone. They will also ask you questions about your conditions, treatments and limitations. The attorney will also question the job expert. Our attorneys have many years of representing clients in SSD hearing and can do so effectively for your claim.
Contact A Skilled Social Security Disability Attorney Today
Denied after filing your initial application for SSD benefits? The fight to seek benefits that you deserve is not over. There are appeals options and the first step is to seek a skilled attorney as soon as possible. At Midwest Disability, P.A., our entire practice is focused on seeking SSD benefits for our clients. It does not matter which state you call home. We can still help you.
While our offices are located in Minnesota, you do not need to meet with us in person. SSD claims are handled by phone, mail and email, no matter where you live.
Contact us online or call our offices directly at 888-351-0427 for a free case evaluation and consultation. All cases are taken on contingency, meaning there are no fees unless and until we recover benefits.