Fighting Your SSI Denials
- Extensive SSI Denial Appeal Experience
- Representation in All 50 States
- ACRD Top 100 Disability Law Firm
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Securing Your SSI Benefits
Being unable to work due to a disability leaves you in an incredibly vulnerable position. When your SSI benefits get denied, your situation becomes even more urgent. Hiring a Wettermark Keith attorney for your SSI denial appeal is the best thing you can do to help your circumstances. Because for over 10 years, our team has committed to compassionate, justice-driven support for our SSI clients.
We’re dedicated to helping you secure the disability benefits you deserve, as well as any back pay you may be entitled to from the time you’ve spent in application limbo. When your livelihood is on the line, you can count on us to handle the complex legal details with care.
Understanding Your SSI Denial
When you receive a denial letter from the Social Security Administration (SSA), it can feel like the final word, but it isn’t. In fact, many SSI claims are denied initially, even when applicants clearly meet the necessary criteria. At Wettermark Keith, we want you to understand why this may have happened, what you can do next, and how we can help you navigate the road to approval.
Qualifications for SSI Benefits
To qualify for SSI benefits, you must meet specific eligibility requirements established by the SSA. SSI is a need-based program, meaning financial limitations are a key factor. You must meet income limits in order to be considered. Additionally, you must fall into one of the following categories:
- Be 65 years of age or older
- Be blind
- Have a medical condition that prevents you from working or engaging in substantial gainful activity (SGA)
It’s not uncommon for applications to be denied due to missing documentation, technical errors, or a misunderstanding of your medical condition or financial situation. That’s why having a skilled legal team to guide you through the requirements is so crucial.
Filing an Appeal for Your SSI Benefits
If your SSI application has been denied, the next step is to file an appeal. The process can seem daunting, but it’s far from hopeless. In fact, many applicants are approved during the appeals process after receiving an initial denial.
There are four levels of appeal:
- Reconsideration: A complete review of your claim by someone who wasn’t involved in the original decision.
- Hearing by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ): If reconsideration is denied, you can request a hearing before an ALJ to present new evidence and testimony.
- Appeals Council Review: If the ALJ also denies your claim, the Appeals Council can review your case.
- Federal Court Review: The final step, where a federal court evaluates your case for legal errors.
At Wettermark Keith, our attorneys will walk you through each of these stages, prepare all necessary documentation, gather additional evidence, and represent you with the care and dedication your case deserves. We’ll stand by your side and fight for your benefits because you deserve nothing less.
Helping You Secure Your Disability Benefits
A denied SSI claim can feel like a major setback, but it doesn’t have to be the end. Many initial applications are denied for reasons that can be corrected. At Wettermark Keith, we help you take the next steps with confidence. Our experienced attorneys are ready to guide you through the appeals process and fight for the benefits you need and deserve.
Clarifying Your Social Security Denial
We start by reviewing your denial letter to clarify the SSA’s reasoning for denying. Whether they needed additional evidence or ran into a technicality, our team will pinpoint the problem and develop a clear strategy to move forward.
Building a Stronger Case for Your Appeal
To improve your chances of approval, we help gather medical records, fill in documentation gaps, and present stronger evidence to show your eligibility. We make sure your appeal is backed by the information the SSA needs to see.
Securing Your SSI Benefits
Our team handles every step of the appeals process, from filing paperwork to representing you at hearings. You won’t have to manage this on your own. We’ll be with you the entire way until your benefits are approved.
Back Pay and Concurrent Benefits
If you’re eligible for back pay, we’ll work to recover the benefits owed to you from the time you filed your original application. We’ll also help determine if you qualify for concurrent SSI and SSDI benefits, and assist you in the next steps.
Our Disability Attorneys
Hear from Our Clients
Hear directly from people who’ve been in the same position as you and chose to work with Wettermark Keith for their SSI denial. Our clients share how we listened to their needs, guided them through the appeal process, and helped them secure the benefits they needed. Their experiences speak to the commitment, care, and experience we bring to every SSI case.
Types of Social Security Claims We Handle
At Wettermark Keith, we represent clients in a wide range of Social Security disability cases. If you’re appealing a denial, our team has the experience to guide you through the process.
SSI Denial
If your Supplemental Security Income claim was denied, we’ll help you understand why and take immediate action to appeal.
SSDI Denial
A denial of your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits doesn’t mean you’re out of options. We’ll step in to fight for the benefits you’ve earned through your work history.
SSI Reconsideration
If your initial SSI claim was denied, the next step is to request a reconsideration. We’ll review and strengthen your case to give it the best chance on appeal.
SSDI Reconsideration
Our team will assist you in requesting a reconsideration for your denied SSDI claim, making sure your medical and work information is fully supported and up to date.
Child Disability SSI
We represent families appealing denials for SSI benefits on behalf of children with disabilities, helping ensure they receive the support they need to grow and thrive.
Disabled Adult Child
If you have a disabled adult child who may qualify for benefits based on a parent’s Social Security record, we’ll guide you through the appeal process and requirements.
Our Process
At Wettermark Keith, we know the Social Security appeals process can feel overwhelming. That’s why we’ve built a clear, step-by-step process to guide you every step of the way. From your first call to the day your benefits are approved, we’re here to make the process as smooth and straightforward as possible.
Consultation
We start with a free consultation to review your denial, answer your questions, and determine the best path forward. You’ll speak directly with a member of our team who understands the system and can offer honest, helpful guidance.
File Appeal
Once we take on your case, we’ll handle every detail of your appeal. From gathering medical records to submitting paperwork on time, we make sure your case is strong, complete, and ready for review.
Secure Benefits
Our team will advocate for you throughout the appeals process, including representation at hearings if needed. We won’t stop until we’ve done everything possible to help you receive the benefits you deserve.
No Benefits, No
Fee - Guarantee
At Wettermark Keith, we firmly believe that your financial status should never be a barrier to getting the legal help and support you need. That’s why we work on a contingency fee basis. You never owe us anything up front, and if we win you benefits, our legal fees come out of your compensation, not your pocket.
If we don’t win your case and secure your benefits, you don’t have to pay our legal fees. Some various filing fees may still apply whether we win or not, but we’ll explain everything to you up front so you’re never left in the dark about your own finances.
Securing Benefits in All 50 States
No matter where you live in the US, our team is able to represent SSI clients in all 50 states. We take your disability benefits seriously and are prepared to fight on your behalf, no matter where you live.
Wettermark Keith is proud to be officially recognized by the ACRD as one of the top 100 disability law firms in the nation for 3 years in a row. This prestigious honor reflects our commitment to advocating for disabled individuals and ensuring they receive the protections, support, and respect they deserve.
