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Improve Your Chances Of Winning Your Disability Claim

sdaniels — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 20:58:25 +0000

The Social Security Administration will see upwards of 4 million applications for disability benefits this year. The government is not going to approve all of them and the denial rate for initial applications is about 75% on a national level.

In most states, including New York, once you’ve appealed your denial, your case will be heard in front an Administrative Law Judge. These informal proceedings are beyond important. Preparation is key and properly testifying will determine whether you are approved or not.

But is there anything you can do to improve your chances before even stepping into the courtroom?

CHECK OUT THIS GREAT VIDEO of Scott Daniels, Esq. explaining one way an attorney can improve his chances of success for his client’s case.

A Denial Is Not The End Of Your Case!

sdaniels — Fri, 19 Feb 2010 19:28:38 +0000

Have you received a denial from the Social Security Administration rejecting your claim for disability benefits? Well, so have millions of other disability claimants across the country. Don’t worry. Your disability case is far from over.

Unfortunately, 65% of initial applications are denied upon an initial application. Thats means about 7 out of 10 people that apply for disability benefits are denied.

Fortunately, you have the ability to appeal Social Security’s decision to deny your case. In New York, your appeal is done by requesting a hearing in front of an Administrative Law Judge. There are a few different ways to appeal your denial, but you want to make sure you actually do it.

To learn how to effectively appeal your initial denial for disability benefits, click here.

Winning Your Disability Case With A Hearing

sdaniels — Tue, 16 Feb 2010 19:38:35 +0000

Social Security disability cases are being denied at record levels. About 60-70% of initial applications are denied by the Social Security Administration. After a claimant receives a denial, it does not mean that they will not be entitled to disability benefits. It means that the disability analyst at the state agency rejected the disability claim. Once this happens, a claimant can appeal this decision and have their case heard in front of Administrative Law Judge.

In the state of New York, after a claimant files an appeal, their case is transferred to the hearing level. While the numbers of denials at the initial application continue to rise, a claimant’s chances of success at the hearing level are much different.

In fact, if you stay persistent, it could pay off in the long run. Check out this great article about a claimant’s chances of success at the hearing level…