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(USGovernment-News.Com, October 13, 2014 ) Jackson, MS -- Filing for Social Security or disability is not an easy process, especially when you are new to the process and do not know where to start. Disability claims are often not taken seriously and initial applications are almost always denied, which makes a real hassle for those who truly need the financial assistance that it offers. Your claim can seem like a game, with you and the social security office going back and forth between moves against each other. In fact, to expose you to this game, let us revisit each level.
Level 1: Filing for Disability
This is when you submit your first application. This can be done online or by mailing in the forms. You can also call the Social Security office and try doing it over the phone with them, or even at their office.
Level 2: Being Denied
More often than not, an initial application will be denied. This is done mostly to intimidate those who do not truly need disability. In no way does that mean that hope is lost. At this level, it is wise to call an attorney for assistance with proceeding.
Level 3: Filing for Reconsideration
In order to be reconsidered for disability, you must take action within 60 days of your denial date (located on your denial letter). If you are denied once again, your lawyer will explain your best option based on the details of your case, and they may want request a hearing.
Level 4: Hearing
Just like with your initial denial, you have 60 days to request a hearing with the Administrative Law Judge. You will notified of your hearing around 30 days before it takes place. Things can get tricky on this level, but your attorney should be able guide you through it.
Level 5: Appealing
You should receive your response from the Administrative Law Judge a few months later. If you are still denied, your next move might be to appeal their decision, which means taking it to Federal Court. This would be done in very serious cases. Most do not need to take it this far, but again, rely on your lawyer for answers if you are unsure.
Level 6: Supreme Court
Your Social Security or disability claim cannot go any further. The decisions made here are final and binding on all other State and Federal Courts.
At any point in your journey through a disability claim, your attorney may suggest to refile and initial claim. This is not uncommon, and would be considered good advice in many cases. Each case is unique, and there is not always one path to take, nor are extreme measures always necessary.
Specifically in Mississippi, the Jackson-based law office of Richard Schwartz & Associates may be able to assist you with these type of claims. You may chat with a representative right now for free at http://www.1call.ms/
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