Social Security Disability Services

Social Security Disability Services In Ventura And Santa Barbara County, CA

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Reconsideration

If your initial claim for Social Security Disability benefits is denied, you have 60 days to file an appeal with the SSA. The first step of the appeal process is called a request for reconsideration. During this stage of the process, your application will be sent back to the SSA for a second review.

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Appeals Council

If you do not agree with the judge’s decision regarding your claim for Social Security Disability benefits, you may appeal the decision with the Appeals Council.

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Hearings

The Social Security Disability hearing is the second step in the process of filing an appeal. You have sixty days from the date of your denied reconsideration request to ask the SSA for a hearing. When you request a hearing, your case will be examined by an administrative law judge. This judge will review your case and can either approve your claim, send your case back for review, or deny your claim.

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Federal District Court

If your claim is also denied by the Appeals Council, you may ask for your case to be reviewed in the Federal District Court. The Federal District Court can approve or deny your claim for SS Disability benefits. Or they may send your case back to the SSA for further review.

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