Social Security Disability Reconsideration Appeals

Even if your initial application for Social Security Disability (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits was denied initially, do not give up hope. The majority of applications are denied initially and have to be reconsidered and appealed. At the Whitesell Law Office, we represent people whose Social Security Disability claim has been denied. For a free initial consultation about appealing a Social Security Administration's denial of an initial claim, contact us at our offices in Nashville, Tennessee, or Fulton, Kentucky.

• Reconsiderations: When your initial application is denied, you have the opportunity to file a petition for reconsideration. We will assist you in filing the petition to have another Social Security representative review your application after an initial claim was denied.
• Administrative Law Judge Hearings: If after reconsideration your claim is still denied, we will represent you in hearings before an administrative law judge (ALJ).
• Social Security Appeals Council: After an unfavorable ruling by an ALJ, we will represent you in an appeal to the Social Security Appeals Council. At this level, they will look for errors made by the ALJ.
• Appeals to Federal Court: Even after you exhaust all your administrative remedies, you may be able to appeal your claim to federal court to have a federal judge examine Social Security's ruling.

If you are sick or injured and unable to work, you may need someone to represent you. You need to hire an attorney who will do what is necessary to fight for your right to obtain full Social Security benefits. You deserve to have someone who is willing to take your case all the way to federal court if necessary. Our firm believes in helping our clients fight for the compensation they deserve after their initial claim was denied.

To speak to an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer about what to do after an initial claim was denied, contact us at Whitesell Law Office for a free initial consultation.