Social Security Disability Denied? What to do next
The stories are numerous and varied about how difficult it is to be awarded Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, and most stories lament that benefits were denied, or how long the process takes, especially during an appeal. The reality is that about 2/3rds of all initial SSDI applications are denied, but that denial isn’t the final say. If you believe you have been unfairly denied SSDI benefits, you can and should appeal that decision. But when and how to appeal are critical factors, and the services of an attorney who specializes in SSDI may be appropriate, as explained in this JDSUPRA article by High Schwartz, LLP. Click here to read more.
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