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Reconsideration

How The Reconsideration Process Works

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Reconsideration is basically a request to Social Security to reconsider the initial denial of a claim.

When an SSDI claim is denied, your paperwork is returned to the local Social Security office. The paperwork is held for 60 days unless you request an appeal during that time period.

A reconsideration is requested by stating in writing the reasons you think the Social Security decision is wrong. You are permitted to include evidence that is intended to persuade Social Security that the decision should be reversed and your request granted.

When a request for reconsideration is received, Social Security sends your case back to DDS, where it will be assigned to a different claims examiner. The new examiner will reevaluate your case and request additional medical reports if you visited any new doctors since the submission of our initial application.

The examiner will issue his or her decision without a hearing.


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