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The SSDI and SSI Disability Appeals Process
After any disability claim decision, you have only 60 days to submit your appeal in writing. If you wait more than 60 days to request an appeal, your appeal will be dismissed in most cases.
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How to Win an SSDI Claim at Appeal
Follow these tips to help you win your appeal.
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How to Expedite a Disability Appeal
If yours is a "critical case," it will be processed faster.
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Reapplying vs. Appealing a Denial of Disability Benefits
It's almost always better to appeal a disability decision rather than reapply.
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The Role of the Disability Appeals Council
If an ALJ denies your appeal after a hearing, the next step is to go to the Appeals Council.
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Hearing Disability: When an Interpreter is a Good Idea
If you have trouble hearing, use a free interpreter if you know sign language.
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Who Will Attend Your Social Security Disability Hearing?
You may file for a Social Security Disability hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) once your initial application and request for reconsideration are denied by the DDS (Disability...
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Things Not to Do While Testifying at Disability Hearing
Don't be melodramatic, angry, disrespectful, or dishonest -- or late.
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Tips for Your Social Security Disability Hearing
When the important day of your Social Security Disability hearing finally comes, it won’t be unusual to feel nervous instead of relieved. After all, your hearing is your most important opportunity to prove why...
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How long will the Social Security disability appeals process take?
If you have to go to an ALJ hearing, the process could take over a year.
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What are the chances my disability appeal will be approved?
Your chances are different at each levelof appeal.
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What should I expect at my disability hearing with the SSA?
Here's how ALJ hearings work.
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How do disability hearings with an administrative law judge and a vocational expert work exactly?
Learn how a vocational expert testifies at an ALJ hearing.
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Can a dire need letter help with appealing a denial of disability benefits?
A dire need letter can sometimes help you get a faster hearing date.
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Could Your Disability Claim Get Hung Up in the Hearings Backlog?
If you are about to file a first-time application for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, perhaps it would be wise to know something...