• Social Security Federal Appeals

When you are denied disability benefits by an Administrative Law Judge and the Appeals Council denies a request to review the decision, you have the right to file a lawsuit and appeal that decision in federal district court. These appeals require understanding of the federal court appeal process as well as a strong understanding of the specific Social Security laws the court will be reviewing. 

We handle appeals of Social Security denials to the U.S. District Court. We file the complaint, handle the service of process (if needed), assist in completing applications for waiver of a filing fee, review administrative transcripts, write legal briefs, appear at oral argument, and file objections to magistrate judge recommendations if necessary. Plaintiffs who attempt to do this all on their own often end up overwhelmed by the many steps involved and legal knowledge required for a successful appeal. 

• Social Security Applications and Appeals

We handle Social Security applications and appeals at all stages before the Social Security Administration. There are often many steps and lots of paperwork involved in an initial filing. We handle much of this paperwork for our clients and walk our clients through any additional steps needed, from providing medical and work history information to assisting clients with providing the right details about their daily functioning. 

If your case needs to be appealed, we will gather the necessary medical evidence, prepare you for what to expect at a hearing, cross-examine expert witnesses at your hearing, and present legal briefing and argument. It is important that the Administrative Law Judge understands why you meet the legal medical requirements of disability. Evidence showing your were diagnosed with a certain condition or even a statement from your doctor saying that you are “disabled” is often not enough to prove your case under Social Security’s rules. 

An experienced Social Security attorney will get the right types of evidence needed to support your case. We strongly believe your chances of success are much higher when you have an experienced attorney who understands the many requirements of the law to guide you through this process. 

• Appeals Council Briefs

If you are denied by an Administrative Law Judge, you don’t have to give up. While some claimants choose to reapply for benefits, it is important to understand that you have the right to appeal. We will give you the best advice so you can make the right decision for your case. If you choose to appeal, we will handle the appeal process and legal briefing, which requires an understanding of the law and whether the ALJ followed the law when deciding your case. 

• Veterans Benefits

We assist in appeals of ratings decisions or service-connection determinations before the Veteran’s Administration, represent VA claimants before the Board of Veterans Appeals, and gather any necessary medical or lay evidence to support rating or service-connection claims