South Carolina Disability Appeal Lawyer
If your Social Security claim has been denied, do not give up hope. There are several additional opportunities to obtain an approved claim.
At Callahan Law Firm, P.C. we provide assertive representation at all stages of the Social Security Disability process. Our goal in every case is to obtain the disability benefits our client is entitled to under the law.
Contact our firm for a free initial telephone consultation about a Social Security claim or appeal.
The Social Security Appeal Process, After A Hearing
Your best opportunity for winning your claim is with the judge at a Social Security hearing. If a judge denies your claim, then it becomes much more difficult to win your case. However, all may not be lost. We may believe that your case can and should still be won. Our firm can prepare a Request for Review of the judge's decision, which goes to the Social Security "Appeals Council." We have prepared many such requests, and have been successful in the past securing approvals for Social Security appeals, even after a judge has denied the claim. Attorney James D. Callahan will be your strong advocate, seeking every legal remedy that could reasonably be successful.
Presenting a Complete Picture of Your Condition
Unlike an appeal in civil court, even after a judge has made an unfavorable decision, it is possible to add new evidence to the record at the "Appeals Council." In addition to our own cases, we often review cases that have been denied by a judge after a hearing where the individual had another attorney, a "non-attorney" representative, or even no help from anybody. In some cases we can immediately spot significant legal errors made by the judge or gaps in the evidence that we believe may result in a successful appeal. Callahan Law Firm, P.C. can help you take this opportunity to add to your medical record in order to present a complete picture of your disabling condition, and to provide legal explanations why the judge's decision should be reversed. This appeal will be made entirely on paper. If successful, you will win the right to have a new hearing, where we can represent you.
Civil lawsuit - Even many cases denied by the Appeals Council can still be won. If we feel that the judge and the Social Security Administration did not follow the law and their own rules, we can work with you to have a lawsuit filed for you in the federal court (United States District Court for South Carolina) against the Social Security Administration.
At Callahan Law Firm, P.C., we understand the difference that getting disability benefits can make in your life. We will work diligently at every stage of the legal process to obtain approval of your claim.
Contact a South Carolina Social Security Disability Appeal Attorney
For a free initial telephone consultation about a Social Security appeal, contact our firm.
