The Social Security Application and Appeals Process
Initial Application For Social Security Disability
- The Clauson Law Firm can assist you in the preparation and filing of your initial application.
- The initial application may be filed in person, over the phone, or electronically, whatever method is best suited for your circumstances.
- If your application is denied, you proceed to the next phase of the process by filing a request for reconsideration appeal.
How to Reconsideration Disability Claim
- In the Reconsideration phase, a new disability examiner conducts a second review of your claim.
- If the reconsideration claim is unsuccessful, the next step in the process is to file a request for hearing the appeal, and then present your claim to an Administrative Law Judge.
Administrative Hearing for Social Security Disability
- The Clauson Law Firm is well-versed in the timely filing of the essential paperwork required for your request for a hearing. You have the best opportunity for approval at this stage in the process.
- Once your request for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge has been timely filed, The Clauson Law Firm will ensure that the Administrative Law Judge is presented with a complete picture of your disabling condition and the effects on your ability to perform gainful employment.
- The Clauson Law Firm will see to it that the Administrative Law Judge has all medical and vocational evidence available and that a medical summary and brief, including a clear argument, are presented.
- If denied at this stage, and you disagree with the Administrative Law Judge’s decision, The Clauson Law Firm can appeal your claim for a review by the Appeals Council.
Review By The Appeals Council for Administrative Law Judge
- The Appeals Council will simply review the Administrative Law Judge’s decision for apparent correctness and advise you accordingly.
- If the Appeals Council agrees with your position, then your claim will be returned to the Administrative Law Judge for another hearing.
- If the Appeals Council disagrees with your claim, the next step leads to filing your claim in Federal court.
The Federal Court of Justice
- The Clauson Law Firm possesses the experience and knowledge required to properly file your case with the United States District Court and successfully litigate your disability claim, if necessary.
