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WHY YOUR DISABILITY DENIAL IS PROBABLY NOT CORRECT

SHOULD YOU ASSUME THAT SOCIAL SECURITY DENIALS ARE CORRECT? NO.  THAT WOULD BE A MISTAKE!

You applied for Social Security disability.  They sent you to a doctor for an examination, then denied your benefits.  They sent you a letter that says, "...You are not disabled according to our rules." Should you assume that Social Security made the correct decision?  

 No.  You should assume they made a mistake, because they probably did.

 In over one-half of all denials during the past ten years, an administrative law judge has reviewed the evidence and overturned the denial to award full benefits to the claimant.  In simple terms, Social Security got the first decision wrong.

 Never assume a denial by Social Security is correct.  Assume it is wrong and can be overturned.

 What is the biggest mistake you can make after being denied by Social Security?  Failing to appeal the denial within 60 days is the single biggest mistake you can make.

 What are the risks if I appeal and lose?  There is no risk.  In an appeal, you have everything to win and nothing to lose.  If you do not win the appeal, your legal representation is free.  You cannot be charged a representative's fee unless you win.  And any attorney's fee must come out of past due benefits that you win during the appeal.  If you do not collect past due benefits, you do not pay a fee.

Your representative must cover all expenses associated with an appeal up to the point that you win and collect back pay.  So it is win-win for you.

Hire the best advocate you can find and appeal that decision.  It's always in your best interest to do so.


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