Reconsideration

Step 1. Consider using a disability lawyer to help with a request for a reconsideration

A disability lawyer is one who works with Social Security disability cases frequently. A disability lawyer can help analyze the record; identify problems that may have caused your denial and help correct the situation.

Lawyers in this situation generally work on a contingency basis - they don't get paid unless you do. Fee requests must be approved by Social Security.

If you need help finding a disability lawyer, contact The National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR) at www.nosscr.org .

If you don't hire a lawyer to do the reconsideration for you, at least ask a lawyer or other expert such as a social worker to review your papers before submitting them to Social Security.

Step 2. Create Timelines

Work backwards from the deadline to appeal and create dates by which you think the various steps you have to take should be done. This way you will have your own deadlines to meet when you start to prepare your Reconsideration appeal to be sure everything is done and submitted on time.

Step 3. Pull together new evidence.

See the following appropriate section which relates to the reason your claim was denied and whether it was for SSDI and/or SSI: Reason For Denial: Not Eligible Medically, Reason For Denial: Not Eligible Financially For Purposes Of Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI), Reason For Denial: Not Eligible Financially For Purposes Of Supplemental Security Income (SSI).

Step 4. When you complete the Request For Reconsideration Form, answer the questions in a manner that supports your argument.

When you review the form you will see that most of it is self-explanatory.

The heart of the form and the key to your success in overturning a denial is the box in the middle of the page that says: "I do not agree with the determination made on the above claim and request reconsideration. My reasons are:." Here is where you want to present your argument and the facts that support it. See the particular section in this article that applies to you for advice about what should be completed.

Present any evidence you have that shows the original determination was incorrect.

Use extra sheets of paper if you need them. Carefully label each sheet with your name and Social Security Number plus the page and question number.

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