Can A Social Security Lawyer Help with a Request for Reconsideration?
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. Having a social security lawyer on your side as you undergo reconsideration can be extremely beneficial, especially if you are once again denied. You will need to submit all the required paperwork within 60 days of when your claim was denied. If you fail to meet that deadline, you will have to submit a new claim and undergo the initial review process once more. Most claims are denied during the initial review process. Many cases are actually not approved until they have been through a hearing. You cannot, however, request a hearing until your claim has been through the reconsideration process. That is why it is so crucial that you meet the deadline for reconsideration. As previously mentioned, a social security lawyer can be a tremendous help, as your claim navigates both the reconsideration and hearing processes.
Q: How long will it take until a hearing is scheduled for a social security disability case?
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 scheduling delay is often dependent upon the backlog in your particular state. It is important, therefore, to not add any more time to the wait by submitting your request for a hearing as quickly as possible. Having an advocate like a social security lawyer on your side during the hearing process can be extremely beneficial. A social security lawyer will make sure that your claim is handled fairly and adjudicated correctly.
Q: Do social security disability claimants receive any status updates, while waiting for a hearing to be scheduled?
A: A claimant does not often receive much communication while he is waiting for a hearing to be scheduled. Typically, a claimant will be sent a letter confirming the request for a hearing, another to provide the information about a scheduled hearing and one notifying the claimant of approval or denial once the case has been heard. Claimants in some states may also receive an exhibit list, which provides details of everything in your file. A social security lawyer is your best advocate if you are having any difficulty with the hearing process.