Social Security Disability Denial Lawyer Buffalo, NY

When you have filed for Social Security disability (SSDI) and you have been denied, you should reach out to a Social Security disability denial lawyer Buffalo, NY relies on from Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy, LLP. We understand that this is likely very frustrating for you and you may be wondering if you can appeal this decision. When you receive the denial notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA), they should clearly state why they denied you these benefits. It is important that you get in touch with our office quickly because you typically do not have much time to make an appeal from the time of receiving your denial letter. 

Do I need an attorney for this?

You are not required to have legal representation when you are making an appeal for your denied benefits. That said, many people have more success winning their appeal with the help of a Social Security lawyer Buffalo, NY trusts. We have helped many people with their appeals when they were wronged by the SSA. 

What steps must be taken? 

When you want to appeal your claim, there are certain steps you can expect. 

• Notify the SSA. The first step is simply to notify them that you would like to appeal the denial or appeal the fact that they terminated your SSDI benefits. When you notify them, they should promptly send out forms and paperwork for you to fill out and turn in. 
• Medical Examinations. To determine if you need disability benefits, you will have a medical examination performed by a medical consultant who was not a part of your original claim. 
• Accepting or Denial. If your appeal is accepted after a medical examination, you have no further steps. If, however, you are still denied after this, your attorney can make another case for appeal before an administrative law judge. It is once again important that you do this in the allotted timeframe.

Getting the Legal Help You Need

We understand how difficult it is for you to expect your claim to be accepted when you believe it is clear you are suffering from a disability and need these SSDI benefits. However, it is important to remember that when your first claim is denied, that is not the end of the road. You still have the opportunity to appeal the denied claim to receive your benefits. If you want to fight for these benefits, contact an aggressive Buffalo, New York Social Security disability denial lawyer from Hurwitz, Whitcher & Molloy, LLP now.