Social Security Disability Appeals ● Serving Maryland & Washington, D.C.

Appealing Denied Social Security Disability Claims

Though a person's disability may be documented and valid, it is often the case that the Social Security Administration denies the claim for benefits. However, claimants and their attorneys have recourse through the appeals process.

Contact the Law Offices of David I. Steinberg for a free telephone consultation.
301-589-4597 ● 410-760-2170 ● 301-632-9800
Serving Maryland & Washington, D.C.

SSDI Denial and Appeals

Once you have submitted an application for Social Security disability benefits, your application will be reviewed and either approved or denied. Once an initial decision has been made, you will receive a written notice from the Social Security Administration indicating the decision. If your application is approved, your notice will specify the amount of benefits to be awarded and the start date. If your application is denied, you will have 60 days to appeal.

Taking the First Step

The first step in the appeals process is to request a reconsideration within 60 days of the initial denial. At the reconsideration, your claim will be reviewed and decided, and a written notice of the decision will be sent to you. It is likely your claim will be denied again since few initial denials are reversed at this stage. If your claim is denied a second time, you may request a hearing within 60 days of the second denial. At this point in your application and appeals process, it is a good idea to work with an experienced appeals attorney.

The Next Steps

There are three levels of Social Security disability hearings available following denials of claims at the reconsideration stage. The first hearing is with an administrative law judge (ALJ). Your attorney is able to present your case arguments and evidence and call witnesses. If your claim is denied, your attorney may take your appeal to the appeals council for a panel of lawyers to review the ALJ decision and written arguments. If this proves unsuccessful, your lawyer may file your case in a United States District Court.

Contact Me Today

With experience in assisting clients through the application and appeals processes for Social Security disability benefits, I am fully versed in working through SSDI denial and appeals. If your initial application has been rejected, contact me today. We will set up an appointment for a free telephone consultation. For your convenience, I maintain three offices and offer weekend appointments.

Law Offices of David I. Steinberg

Silver Spring Office:
8630 Fenton Street, Suite 320
Silver Spring, MD 20910-3816
Telephone: 301-589-4597 | Fax: 301-588-9351
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Baltimore Office:
1111 Park Avenue
Baltimore, MD 21201
Telephone: 410-760-2170
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Clinton Office:
7700 Old Branch Avenue, Suite B105
Clinton, MD 20735
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From our Maryland locations in Silver Spring, Baltimore, and Clinton, the Law Offices of David I. Steinberg serves the legal needs of Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Charles County, Calvert County, St. Mary's County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County, Baltimore County, Baltimore City, Frederick County, Washington County, Carroll County, and Harford County, as well as the surrounding areas including Temple Hills, District Heights, Capital Heights, Oxon Hill, Ft. Washington, Landover, Lanham, Bowie, Brandywine, Waldorf, LaPlata, Indianhead, Camp Springs, Forestville, Suitland, Largo, Upper Marlboro, Wheaton, Kensington, Rockville, Gaithersburg, Germantown, Bethesda, and Chevy Chase.

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