Q: How do I go about appealing a denied disability case? I have Type 1 Diabetes and Severe Gastroparesis which impairs me.
A:
Once you have a notice from the Social Security Administration (SSA) denying your claim for disability benefits, you have 60 days to appeal by stating in writing that you disagree with the determination that SSA made. You can find the forms used for appeal at https://www.ssa.gov/benefits/disability/appeal.html. For more information, see https://www.ssa.gov/pubs/EN-05-10058.pdf.
If you have any additional medical or other evidence to add to the record, you can do so on appeal. An SSA adjudicator will review your case and make a decision based on the medical an other evidence in the record. At the Administrative Law Judge level of appeal, usually a hearing is scheduled for you to present your case. You may want to consult with a Social Security disability attorney to help you with your appeal. However, do not delay in filing the appeal because it will adversely affect your appeal rights.
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