Appealing SSDI and SSI Denials and Overpayments in Los Angeles County
If your application for Social Security Disability Income (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) has been denied, you have the right to file an appeal within 60 days of the date you receive your denial notice. You can also appeal overpayment and cessation of benefit actions.
At the Law Office of Jerry Persky in Los Angeles, our lawyers can guide you through the appeals process. In our experience, most initial SSDI and SSI applications are denied. That initial denial is often reversed when the applicant works with an experienced attorney. We offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case and answer your questions.
Why Was My Disability Claim Denied?
One of the most common reasons Social Security Disability claims are denied is lack of proper medical documentation. The Social Security Administration uses its own rules to determine who is disabled and who is not. Just because you are ill or injured does not mean that you are disabled. You have to prove that you cannot work on a regular and continuing basis due to your illness or injury.
Through legal research, medical research and legal experience, our lawyers offer effective Social Security appeals representation to our clients. We have a high success rate, winning the overwhelming majority of the cases our lawyers handle.
How Do I Appeal a Denied Claim, Overpayment or Cessation of Benefits?
The Social Security Disability appeals process consists of three steps:
- Reconsideration: Our lawyers can file a request for reconsideration with Social Security.
- Hearing: If Social Security denies your claim at reconsideration, you can request a hearing with an administrative law judge.
- Appeal: If you are turned down after your hearing, you can appeal the denial to the Social Security Appeals Council in Falls Church, Virginia.
If the appeals court denies review of your claim, our lawyers can file suit against the Social Security Administration in U.S. Federal Court.
Free Attorney Consultation
To discuss your case with a Los Angeles Social Security appeals attorney at our firm, call 800-493-1449 or fill out the contact form on this website. Se habla español. We also speak Farsi.
