As you might expect with a large federal bureaucracy, Social Security has many "layers" or levels that a disability claim goes through.
LAYER 1 is the application level, or what I call the initial level. Social Security will order your medical records, look over them and decide whether your condition is severe enough to qualify for benefits. Over two-thirds of cases are denied at this layer. It is imperative to appeal this level 1 denial and get to the second layer.
LAYER 2 is the appeal, or hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). Your odds of being approved at this layer get much better. Please read my two important posts: "What Must Happen Before Your Hearing," and "What Happens During Your Hearing." This will give you a better understanding the the second layer of the Social Security process.
LAYER 1 is the application level, or what I call the initial level. Social Security will order your medical records, look over them and decide whether your condition is severe enough to qualify for benefits. Over two-thirds of cases are denied at this layer. It is imperative to appeal this level 1 denial and get to the second layer.
LAYER 2 is the appeal, or hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). Your odds of being approved at this layer get much better. Please read my two important posts: "What Must Happen Before Your Hearing," and "What Happens During Your Hearing." This will give you a better understanding the the second layer of the Social Security process.
Comments
Post a Comment