Appealing A Decision

If you've previously been refused a claim by the Social Security Administration, the law offices of Kassin and Carrow in St. Louis, MO can help you with the appeals process. There is a four-step process the SSA uses in the appeal. Each step should be completed in order, and we'll help you each step of the way.

1.    Reconsideration. Upon sending the form, your case is delivered to the State Disability Determination Services office. There, someone aside from the initial reviewer will take a look at your medical records and make a new determination about your disability.

2.    Hearing. If the reconsideration is refused, the next step is for us to send a request to the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. At this point, you may possibly meet face-to-face with the judge. After the meeting, the judge will alert you in writing of the decision concerning your case.

3.    Appeals Council Review. The third step is similar to the disability hearing. Your request will once again be taken to the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review. Somebody there will again review your medical records and notify you in writing of the decision on your case.

4.    District Court Case. At this level of appeal, you need to have an attorney. Your case must be filed against Social Security in a District Court. From there, your case will be heard by a district court judge, who'll notify you in writing of the decision on your case.

The law offices of Kassin and Carrow are St. Louis, Missouri’s disability law professionals. If you're disabled and live in St. Louis, St. Charles, Kirkwood, St Peters, or Litchfield, MO, give consideration to scheduling an appointment to see what benefits you might be entitled to.