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  • Social Security wants to be sure that every decision made about a Social Security or Supplemental Security Income disability claim is correct. This publication describes the basic appeals process, from initial claims appeals to filing an appeal in Federal Court.

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  • This is the starting point to request a review of SSA's medical decision about your eligibility for disability benefits. There are two parts to this Internet Appeal process: (1) an Appeal Request Internet Form, and (2) an Appeal Disability Report that gives us more information about your condition. You can complete both forms online.

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  • If you disagree with the decision on your claim, you can appeal it. That means you can ask the Social Security Administration (SSA) to look at your case again. When you ask for an appeal, SSA will look at the entire decision, not just the part you disagree with. If the decision was wrong, SSA will change it.
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  • The Office of Disability Adjudication and Review administers the hearings and appeals program for the Social Security Administration (SSA). Administrative Law Judges conduct hearings and issue decisions. The Appeals Council considers appeals from hearing decisions, and acts as the final level of administrative review for the SSA.

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  • Describes what happens when you request a review of a decision on your application for disability benefits. There are four possible levels of review under Social Security's appeals process - reconsideration, hearing, appeals council and district court.

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  • If your Social Security application has been denied and you are getting ready for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge, Social Security has a convenient way to participate in the hearing by video. Explains the advantages of video hearings and how to schedule one. 

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  • The Appeals Council review process usually begins after an application for benefits has been denied at the initial, reconsideration and hearing levels. If you disagree with the decision of the Administrative Law Judge, you may file a request for review. If you disagree with the Appeals Council's decision you would then have to go to the last level of the appeals process which would be to file a civil suit in a federal district court.

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  • Explains your right to have a representative, such as an attorney or other qualified individual, help you when you do business with Social Security. Find out what a representative can do on your behalf, how to choose a representative and what fees are involved. A representative can help with getting medical records or other information to support your claim and request a review of your case if your application is denied.

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  • Explains what a Medicare appeal is and how to file one. Contact your State Health Insurance Assistance Program if you need help filing an appeal.

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  • If you prefer not to complete an appeal request or a Disability Report on the Internet, there are other ways you can appeal a decision on your application for benefits.

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