Disagree with Your Disability Decision? We Will Take Another Look
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Social Security is here to help millions of people secure today and tomorrow by providing benefits and financial protection. We continue to protect the integrity of our disability programs by ensuring we make the correct decision on each claim. However, if you disagree with our decision on your claim, you can ask us to review your case by filing an appeal.
How can I appeal Social Security’s decision on my claim?
Generally, there are four appeal levels. If you are not satisfied with the decision at one level, you may appeal to the next. The appeal levels are:
- Reconsideration: A reconsideration is a complete review of your claim by someone who did not take part in the first decision. We will look at all the evidence submitted in the original determination, and any new evidence.
- Hearing: If you disagree with the decision we made at the reconsideration level, you may ask for a hearing. An administrative law judge, who had no part in the original decision or the reconsideration of your case, conducts the hearing.
- Appeals Council Review: If you disagree with the hearing decision, you can request a review by Social Security’s Appeals Council. The Appeals Council looks at all requests for review and can either make a decision on your case or return your case to the judge for further review.
- Federal Court Review: If you disagree with the Appeals Council’s decision or if the Appeals Council decides not to review your case, you can file a lawsuit in a federal district court as the last level in the appeals process.
Please visit our Appeal A Decision web page for more information.
When should I file my appeal?
If we denied your claim, you have 60 days from the date of the notice to file an appeal. The easiest and quickest way is to file your appeal request online, where you can submit associated documents electronically. You can also call your local Social Security office or 1-800-772-1213 to obtain the forms.
Do I need a representative to file an appeal?
Whether you choose to appoint an attorney or authorized representative is completely up to you. You may choose to have someone help you with your appeal or represent you. Your representative may be a lawyer or other qualified person familiar with you and the Social Security program. We will work with your representative just as we would work with you. They can act for you in most Social Security matters, and they will receive a copy of any decisions we make about your claim.
If you need us to review your case, please go online or call 1-800-772-1213.
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I got embarrassed over and over again. Not to mention neglected and discriminated against by my own lawyer (lobbyist), my healthcare and the SSA. I dont know why everyone is so mean and degrading. I have viable disabilities and 2 drs back that up and I just got more testing that says moderate to severe in my neck and back. My roommate thinks hes my guardian and because I lost my cool with everyone about my case that discriminated against me I think hes working against me with my providers and SSA , no way he should have any pull in my disability outcome and we do deserve a fair chance without prejudices. And if someone is trying to keep me from getting it I have the right to know and prove my case and not be ignored and discriminated against.
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Hi Michelle. We are sorry to hear about your experience. If you believe that any Social Security employee or representative took an action that discriminated against you on the basis of race, religion, disability, language proficiency, age, sexual orientation, and gender identity, you may file a complaint. You can download the complaint form which includes instructions on how and where to file the form by mail, fax, or email. If you need assistance filing your complaint, you may call us at 866-574-0374.
You also have the option to submit feedback by visiting our Contact Social Security page. Once there, select the “Email Us” link. This will take you to the “email a Question to our Support Team” form where you can complete and submit a compliment, complaint, or suggestion. We hope this helps.
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