Appeal Within 60 Days

If the Social Security Administration (SSA) denies your application for disability benefits, you can appeal the denial if you do so within 60 days. You should understand that failure to appeal within the 60-day period means filing a new application if you want to try again in the future. A Detroit Social Security disability attorney may be able to help if you recently received a denial.

You should appeal the benefits denial in a timely manner. The SSA offers several methods for your appeal: Internet, mail, or in-person. If you choose an online appeal, you should use the SSA website at https://secure.ssa.gov/apps6z/iAppeals/ap001.jsp. Take care to print a receipt from your online submission as proof that you appealed on time.

You may also appeal your denied application for disability benefits by calling the SSA. You will be able to speak with a SSA representative, who will instruct you regarding the parts of your appeal to be submitted by mail.

In addition to the online and telephone options, you may go in person to a Social Security office to submit the paperwork for your appeal. You should bring a copy of your denial letter to the office. After you have spoken with an SSA representative and completed the appeal, you should ask for a copy of the paperwork to show that you have met the requirement of 60 days.

After you appeal the denial, the SSA will reconsider your application. If you receive a denial to your first appeal, also known as the reconsideration stage, you will reach the hearing stage. You must request a hearing within 60 days of the reconsideration decision. If you need a hearing for disability benefits, you should consult with Detroit Social Security disability attorney Mark Shefman to discuss your options.