Denied Disability in Michigan
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Denied Disability in Michigan
When you get a denial notice for Social Security Disability benefits, it can feel hopeless.
But a denial isn’t the end of the road if you have the right help. You have more chances to win life-changing benefits by filing a disability appeal.
The fact is that Social Security denies most people the first time they apply . It’s normal.
When people make Social Security appeals, more of them win approvals for benefits. But you have to act fast: You have 60 days to file your appeal.
The clock starts ticking when you receive your denial notice. If you miss the 60-day deadline, you may have to start the application process all over, creating more delays before you finally secure benefits to make your life easier.
Appealing a denial is complicated. It’s a special kind of legal case. It may even mean presenting your arguments in front of a disability judge. To win, your evidence must be thorough, well prepared and well presented.
The Levine Benjamin Law Firm denied disability lawyers have helped thousands of people successfully navigate Social Security appeals in Michigan.
In fact, our disability attorneys help no matter where you are in the process. And you don’t pay a fee until you finally win benefits.
From applying to appealing, we help you every step of the way.
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What Our Michigan Lawyers Do for Your Disability Appeal
If you were denied Social Security Disability, the experienced attorneys at Levine Benjamin can step in and handle the critical steps you need to take.
Though it isn’t a trial, it can feel like you’re on trial to prove that you truly can’t work due to health problems—the core requirement for any disability claim.
Our disability appeal lawyers will take your case, do all of this and more:
- Review your disability file for errors or missing information
- Develop a strong legal strategy to support your case
- Gather additional medical evidence from your doctors and healthcare providers
- Prepare you to testify at your hearing
- Present compelling legal arguments to the judge
- Cross-examine medical and vocational experts who may testify about their opinions on whether you can still work
- Take your case to higher levels of appeal, including federal court if necessary
Your disability appeal hearing is the most crucial stage of your case. It’s your best chance to present your situation in person and explain directly to a judge why you need benefits.
Social Security sometimes brings in witnesses on health issues and the labor market who may say that there are jobs someone with your health impairments could still do. We know how to counter their testimony and fight for the benefits you deserve.
Whether you were denied for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits, also run by Social Security, we can help.
It doesn’t cost you anything for us to review your case and let you know your options for appealing your disability denial.
Social Security Disability Appeal Levels: What Does It All Mean?
Social Security appeals have many steps. Each one gets more and more legalistic as you go.
All the better to have a lawyer when you’re denied disability benefits in Michigan. You’ve likely never done this before. The Levine Benjamin disability attorneys have done it thousands of times.
We can guide you through every level:
- Reconsideration: A new reviewer at Social Security will take another look at your claim.
- Hearing: If your reconsideration is denied, you’ll need to argue your case in person for a Social Security administrative law judge (ALJ).
- Appeals Council: If the judge still rules against you , it’s not the end.
- Federal Court: If the Appeals Council denies your case, the next step is federal court.
How we help: We submit new evidence to strengthen your case.
How we help: We’ll prepare you for your hearing and represent you before the judge. One government study found you’re almost three times more likely to win benefits if you have a representative like a lawyer at your hearing.
How we can help: We can take your case to the Social Security Appeals Council, which is a group that reviews ALJ decisions. We’ll use our deep experience with disability claims to highlight errors we think the judge made in denying you.
How we can help: We can escalate your claim by suing Social Security in federal court on your behalf. You won’t go to court yourself, but a federal judge will study your situation and possibly order Social Security to make a different decision.
No matter where you are in your disability appeal, Levine Benjamin disability lawyers are here to help.
We don’t want you to give up. We want to see you get the benefits you need for a steadier life during hard times due to your health.
Don’t hesitate if you were denied Social Security Disability. Get us working on your claim.