Mississippi disability lawyer helps clients whose claims for Social Security disability benefits have been denied
If you have applied for Social Security disability benefits and your claim has been denied, you may be feeling discouraged. As a Mississippi disability lawyer, I understand how devastating it can be when a wage earner is no longer able to work due to an injury, illness, or other physical or mental condition. If your claim for Social Security disability benefits has been denied, I urge you not to give up. You are entitled to appeal a denial of your claim.
Why you should appeal if your claim is denied
If you pursue an appeal until you get a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ), your chances of being awarded benefits are significantly increased. In fact, while Social Security denies about two-thirds of the initial claims it receives, ALJs award benefits in well over half the cases they hear.
Why are benefits so often denied initially and then awarded on appeal? One reason is that when a claims evaluator decides an initial claim, he or she must make a determination based only on the papers in your file. In contrast, when you appeal and go to a hearing before an ALJ, the ALJ will be able to see you in person and hear you as you describe your condition and how it affects your daily life.
How to find more information about Social Security disability claims
On my website, you will find a variety of articles and videos with information about many aspects of Social Security disability benefits. I hope you will explore the many resources available here.
For further information about appealing, for example, you may want to:
- See my article “How a disability lawyer can help you appeal if your claim is denied.”
- Read “Disability lawyer describes Administrative Law Judge hearings.”
- Watch the video “What not to do at your hearing.”
When to contact a Mississippi Social Security disability attorney
If your claim for Social Security disability benefits has been denied, you should consider contacting a Mississippi Social Security disability attorney about filing an appeal. Social Security gives you only 65 days from the date on your denial letter to file an appeal. If you have already filed an appeal, a disability lawyer can help you gather evidence and prepare for your hearing. The sooner you get legal representation, the more time your attorney will have to help you win your case.
At the Gravett Law Group, we closely monitor the documents sent to Social Security, follow up with the Social Security Administration on a regular basis, and make an effort to have ALJ hearings scheduled as quickly as possible.
The Gravett Law Group takes pride in providing personal service to each client. We respond to calls promptly, and we provide our clients with regular status updates. We use our years of experience to fight tenaciously for our clients.
If you are not already represented by a Mississippi Social Security disability attorney and would like an evaluation of your case, please describe your claim using the form on this page, and I will respond promptly. Or you may contact me.
Rebecca B. Gravett
The Gravett Law Group
Mississippi disability lawyer
