Social Security Lawyer: How to Appeal a Social Security Disability Denial
If you've applied for Social Security disability and your claim was denied, you're not alone. More than 60% of initial applications are denied. You'll receive a denial letter in the mail, which you'll want to keep and give to a Social Security lawyer when appealing the decision. Why You Need to Keep Your Denial Letter The Social Security Administration sends a denial letter to all claimants who are denied. A Social Security disability attorney will ask for this letter because it's vital to understanding why your claim was denied and which approach to take when filing an appeal. The letter will include: • Medical condition description • Impairments considered in the decision • Records considered to make the decision • Explanation of your denial An explanation is often included in the denial letter. Your lawyer will use this explanation to better understand the reason for denial and strengthen your appeal. If you don't have the denial letter or no expl