Appeal from Denial

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1. Initial Application — After you file your application, a disability examiner at a state agency reviews it and decides whether to approve or deny your claim. If your application is denied you have 60 days to file an appeal.



2. Reconsideration — A disability examiner reviews your appeal and any supporting information. The claim is approved or denied. Again, you must appeal the decision within 60 days if your claim is denied.



3. Administrative Law Judge Hearing — This is the only time in the entire appeals process when you will meet face to face with a person who has the authority to accept or reject your claim. We will meet with you prior to this hearing to ensure all the medical evidence is in order and make sure you are prepared fully to testify before the judge.



4. Appeals Council — This Appeals Council, located in Falls Church, Virginia, may review the Administrative Law Judge's decision, to determine if a Judge denied your claim unfairly. We will write necessary legal briefs and present any new evidence in your case, to persuade the Appeals Council that the Judge was wrong.



5. Federal Court Appeals — If the Appeals Council denies your claim, you may appeal through the Federal Court system. Patrick Wright has appealed many cases to Federal Court and has won benefits for clients in Federal Court appeals. We do not hire outside contract attorneys or paralegals in a foreign country to do the briefs. We ensure quality of our service.