Disability Programs

Social Security Appeals Council Lawyer

Taking Your Denied Claim Beyond the ALJ Hearing

If an administrative law judge rejected your Social Security Disability claim after a one-on-one hearing, we understand how disheartened you must be. We can help you decide if you should take your case to the Social Security Administration's Appeals Council for review of the judge's decision.

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The Social Security Disability Law Firm, P.A. represents clients throughout Florida in all types of SSA claims. Our Miami-based law firm has successfully represented a number of clients throughout Florida at the Social Security Appeals Council level. Call 1-866-MY-DISABILITY (1-866-693-4742) to discuss your case in a free consultation.

The Appeals Council

If you are requesting a review by the Social Security Appeals Council, it has now been two years or more since you first applied for benefits. Understandably, you are doubtful that you will ever qualify for benefits. However, the judge in your administrative law judge hearing may have made a mistake in denying your claim. The Appeals Council is a three-member panel that will determined if the ALJ judge made an error of law or an error of fact in your case.

There are three possible outcomes:

(1) The Appeals Council may deny your request for review
(2) The Council may remand your case back to the ALJ judge for a new decision. In this case, the judge will often reverse his/her decision and grant your Social Security Disability benefits.
(3) The Appeals Council has authority to grant your benefits directly if it determines the evidence clearly indicates a disability which prevents you from working.

If the Appeals Council Denies Your Claim

If the Appeals Council denies your appeal, attorney Chris R. Borgia can take your case to federal court for a final determination on your Social Security Disability claim.

Contact the Social Security Disability Law Firm, P.A. to discuss your possible appeal with Mr. Borgia. Contact us online or call 1-866-MY-DISABILITY. We collect no attorneys' fees unless we prevail on your behalf.