Published on: July 8, 2014
Have you applied for Social Security Disability (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) only to be denied? If so, don't give up! Unfortunately, many deserving applicants for SSDI or SSI get denied on the first try.
Claims are often denied due to insufficient documentation regarding the applicant's inability to continue working. Getting SSDI or SSI can be a complex, frustrating process that leaves many wondering what happened to a safety net they thought had been established by years of work and paying into the system.
It's not uncommon for us to meet with individuals who have become extremely frustrated and are suffering from high levels of stress and are on the verge of giving up seeking the benefits they need to simply survive. Again, we at Disability Experts of Florida are here to tell you: don't give up! Never give up! Only about 33% of those persons who file for SSD or SSI are approved the first time they file. Don't despair. You are not alone. You don't have to battle the SSA alone either! Your denial letter gives you instructions on how to begin the appeals process and unless you have totally recovered or have returned to work, YOU SHOULD APPEAL. But getting your benefits is a challenge that shouldn't be faced alone. You're already experiencing enough anxiety due to your disability and the financial stress you're under. Don't make it worse by fighting the SSA alone.
Been Denied SSDI? Let Disability Experts of Florida Guide You through the Appeals Process
The first level of appeal is called Reconsideration. Approximately 15% of those persons who file for Reconsideration have their decisions reversed.
If you are denied at the Reconsideration level, the second level appeal is a Hearing request. Up to 60% of those persons who request a hearing have their decisions reversed. The percentage is lower for those persons who represent themselves; but the percentage is higher for those represented by an experienced Social Security advocate from Disability Experts of Florida.
If you have been denied on your initial claim, you need to speak with one our insightful, compassionate advocates right away. The SSA only allows you 60 days to file your appeal. At Disability Experts of Florida, we will initiate your appeal right away. In fact, we can do it over the phone.
- Call Disability Experts of Florida
- Give us some basic information about your disability claim
- We offer a free, no-obligation case review
If you have been denied SSDI or SSI in Tampa, call on the experts at Disability Experts of Florida. We understand the system. We know how it works and have keen insight into exactly what the SSA looks at when evaluating your case. When you partner with us, you greatly increase the likelihood of getting your benefits and getting them faster than you might if you go it alone.
Do Not Despair! Call Disability Experts of Florida if You Have been Denied Your SSDI or SSI Benefits in Tampa
Remember: it is not uncommon to get denied your benefits for SSDI in Tampa on your first attempt. You need a partner. You need someone to champion your cause. At DEF, we feel it is our duty to help those in need. We're passionate about what we do because we see every day the difference getting SSDI and SSI benefits in Tampa makes. Everyone deserves a chance at a great life. Call us now.
