Friday, May 16, 2008

Federal Appeal

Filing a Federal Appeal When You Have Been Denied SSD or SSI Benefits

In certain cases, your hearing before an Administrative Court and review before the Appeals Council may both be denied. When this happens, you have one option left.

Filing an Appeal of Denial of Benefits in Federal Court

  • You have 60 days to file a lawsuit in Federal District Court.
  • The court will not consider new evidence. Only the transcript (records) from your administrative hearing and your medical records will be considered by the Judge.
  • A Federal District Judge will review your case to determine if the Social Security Administration (SSA) was in error in denying your claim for benefits.

How We Can Help You

The Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income attorneys at Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt will prepare a brief on your behalf, identifying reasons why the Federal Court Judge should reconsider the denial based on your medical condition, disability law, and procedural issues in your favor.

Our SSD and SSI lawyers are experienced in appearing in Federal Court. We understand what evidence and legal matters to focus on to settle your case successfully.

Call to Set Up Your Free Consultation Today

Don’t go to Federal Court unprepared. Contact us to help you prepare for filing the lawsuit that could bring you the Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits that you need.

The law firm of Clark, James, Hanlin, and Hunt, located in Birmingham, Alabama, represents clients throughout Montgomery, Huntsville, Tuscaloosa, Hoover, Bessemer, Gadsden, Cullman, Jasper, Anniston, Pell City, Decatur, Selma, Florence, Scottsboro and Fort Payne.