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Denied Colorado Social Security benefits?

If you have recently been turned down for your social security disability benefits (SSDI) in Colorado, you still might be entitled to disability benefits. Many times mistakes are made on the initial application which could have been grounds for denial.

Approximately 60% of social security disability claims are denied initially. If you have been denied your Colorado SSDI benefits, you have the right to file an appeal. There are four levels of the appeal process you should know about.

Reconsideration – The first step is a paper review in which you could submit new information or clear up any mistakes on your initial application.Hearing by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) - This is the second step in which you would have a hearing before the ALJ to clarify information and give testimony. You can also have witnesses speak who know of your condition.Review by the Appeals Court – If the other two options have not been favorable, you can request to have your case heard in front of the Appeals Court.Federal Court – If the other three options have not worked out, this is your final option in the four levels of appeals. Your case will be reviewed in federal court and would adhere to all federal court rules and rulings.

The appeal process can be very lengthy depending upon the case load in which the Social Security office is dealing. Having an experienced Colorado disability attorney would help lessen your fear and aggravation during this overwhelming appeal process.

If you have been denied social security benefits in Colorado, contact an experienced Colorado disability attorney at the Law Offices of Robert J. Anderson for a free legal evaluation at (866) 254-1274 and begin the appeal process today.