Social Security is one of the most important things you will ever deal with. If you have been denied Social Security disability benefits, you may be wondering how to proceed. If this is the case, then you should contact a Social Security lawyer to help you through the process.
The attorneys at the law firm of Kalmus Law represent clients throughout New Jersey who are seeking Social Security disability benefits. These benefits can help a person to pay for their basic living expenses while they work. Many of the clients we see are having problems with their Social Security applications. It is possible that your application may have been rejected for one of many reasons. However, if you do receive a rejection letter, you will likely have to appeal.
Appealing a denial is the first step you need to take when seeking Social Security disability benefits. To do so, you must file an appeal within 60 days of receiving the denial letter. You may also be able to ask the Social Security Administration to review their decision and reconsider it. Appeals are heard by a federal judge, and in the majority of cases the judge will agree with the initial decision.
In the rare case that the judge does not agree with the initial decision, you may have the opportunity to appear before an administrative law judge. This will require that you travel to the Social Security Administration’s regional office and appear before an administrative law judge. This is usually a lengthy process that requires you to make several appearances and often involves traveling to another city.
If you are unable to appeal your denial and are still unable to get the benefits you are entitled to, you may have other options. The law firm of Kalmus Law can help you with these options. We can assist you with any kind of Social Security disability benefit, including Supplemental Security Income, Medicare and Medicaid, and SSI benefits.
When you are denied Social Security disability benefits, it is important to act quickly to protect your rights. There are only a few ways to ensure that you will not be denied Social Security disability benefits. The first option is to find a Social Security disability lawyer to represent you. The second is to apply for disability benefits before the onset of your condition. The third is to start working as soon as you can.