Do You Need a Social Security Lawyer for Reconsideration?
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Q: Should you have a social security lawyer if your disability claim was denied?
A: Having your case reconsidered is your next option if you were not approved for disability after the initial review process. It may be wise to seek the counsel of a social security lawyer if you plan to have your claim reconsidered, since many claims must go on to the hearing process. You will need to submit all the required paperwork within 60 days of when your claim was denied. If you do not submit the paperwork in that timeframe, you will likely have to start the application process all over again. A large number of applications are not approved the first time. Many cases are actually not approved until they have been through a hearing. But your case must be denied an appeal to be reconsidered before you can ask for a hearing. For that reason, make sure that you do not ignore the 60 day time limit to submit the paperwork for your case to be reconsidered. Again, hiring a social security lawyer can assure that all the necessary deadlines are met and paperwork submitted.
Q: Once you have requested a hearing, how much time does it take?
A: The time it can take to schedule a hearing once it has been requested can vary greatly. Sometimes it can take up to two years before you have a date for a hearing. The time it takes to schedule a hearing varies from state to state and is affected by the number of claims that are currently in the hearing process. Make sure you make a hearing appeal as soon as you receive notification that your appeal for reconsideration was denied. If you do not already have a social security lawyer, it would be wise to seek one to represent your case during the hearing. A social security lawyer will make sure that your claim is handled fairly and adjudicated correctly.
Q: Should you be concerned if you have not heard anything after a hearing request has been made on a social security disability claim?
A: A claimant does not often receive much communication while he is waiting for a hearing to be scheduled. Notification will usually be received to acknowledge the hearing appeal, when a hearing date has been set and when a decision has been made after the hearing. A list detailing all the information in your case may also be provided somewhere in the hearing process. A social security lawyer is your best advocate if you are having any difficulty with the hearing process.
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