Denied Claims & Appeals

If your Social Security Disability claim has been denied, you’re not alone — the majority of initial applications are denied. But a denial is not the end of the road. There are multiple levels of appeal, and your chances improve significantly with experienced legal representation.

The appeals process includes reconsideration, a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), review by the Appeals Council, and federal court review. Each stage has strict deadlines — typically 60 days — and missing one can mean starting over.

I handle every stage of the appeals process. I’ll review your denial letter, identify weaknesses in the initial decision, gather additional medical evidence, and build a stronger case for the next level.