If your social security disability benefits are denied, you can appeal the decision within 60 days. The appeal process involves several steps including requesting reconsideration, a hearing, appeals council review, and potentially going to federal court. Seeking assistance from a specialized law office can increase your chances of success without upfront legal fees.

1. You were counting on monthly checks from Social Security Disability to keep your finances and your
life on stable ground. Then you got denied benefits. It’s devastating. What should you do? In most
cases, you should appeal the decision. But move fast. You face a 60-day deadline to appeal.
SOCIAL SECURITY DENIED MY DISABILITY BENEFITS.
What Happens Now?
It’s Not Over.
MOST PEOPLE —
ABOUT 2/3RDS
— GET DENIED.
HOW TO APPEAL YOUR DISABILITY DENIAL:
STEP 1: RECONSIDERATION —
First, ask Social Security for a fresh review of your application.
STEP 2: HEARING —
Next, ask an Administrative Law Judge to grant your benefits.
STEP 3: APPEALS COUNCIL REVIEW —
If the judge turns you down, ask Social Security to review the judge’s decision.
STEP 4: FEDERAL COURT —
If you still get denied, sue Social Security in federal court.
Appealing is hard. You’ll need to submit new evidence, prepare legal arguments, prepare to testify for
a judge, prepare to question medical or vocational experts, and more. But you can get help from
someone who’s done this thousands of times — the Disability Law Office of J. Frank Hanley II.
We don’t charge a legal fee unless you win.
If you live in Indiana,
CONTACT OUR OFFICE TODAY!
317.290.1800
www.jfrankhanley.com
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