Appealing initial denial of an SSDI or SSI claim

SSDI and SSI claims are often denied — Don't get discouraged!

The Social Security Administration is a big bureaucracy with complicated rules and regulations. It's not unusual for someone filing a claim to quickly get frustrated and want to give up. Most claims initially get turned down. Don't give up! Call or email Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices today for your free consultation. Let our experienced attorneys handle your claim for you. We have years of experience helping people get the results they need and rightfully deserve.

If your SSDI or SSI claim was denied, you have options. At Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices, we can help you with file appeals after the claim was denied, beginning with the "reconsideration" stage. This part of the process allows you to ask Social Security to look at your claim again and reconsider the decision. During this stage, an official from your local agency (someone who did not take part in the initial determination) will review your claim and make a decision. You will not have any contact with the person reviewing your claim.

Don't delay action on your SSDI or SSI claim

It's important to put all of the proper paperwork together and file your request for reconsideration in a timely manner. You generally have 60 days to file the appropriate documents after receiving a denial notice. We can review your claim before you submit it and make sure it is well documented. We may need to include additional medical documentation to show the severity of your disability.

Even if you've carefully put together your paperwork and met the deadlines for the appeal, your claim still may be turned down. You can appeal again and request a hearing with an administrative law judge. An experienced attorney with our firm can help you during this next stage.

Contact a disability lawyer

At Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices, we understand how to pursue appeals of denied SSDI or SSI claims. Contact a disability lawyer with our firm today for a free initial consultation. There is no obligation. You don't pay us unless you win.

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