Q & A
My application for Supplemental Security Income based on my disability was recently denied. Can I appeal the decision?
Answer: Yes, if you disagree with a disability decision made on your claim, you can appeal it. The steps you can take are explained in our online publication, Your Right To Question A Decision Made On Your Supplemental Security Income Claim, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs. Also, you have the right to be represented by an attorney or other qualified person of your choice. You can request your appeal online. Simply visit the online services page at www.socialsecurity.gov/onlineservices . Then select the “Appeal a decision” link and follow the simple instructions. To learn more, read our online publication, Your Right To Representation, available at www.socialsecurity.gov/pubs.
Source: Social Security Administration, via pantagraph.com, 8/17/2014
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