Have you been notified that your SSDI claim has been denied? Would you like to speak with a knowledgeable legal professional about the next steps to take to get the benefits you deserve?
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For residents of Las Cruces, the legal team at Michael Armstrong Law knows there is nothing like the magnificent sunsets over the Organ Mountains. For many of us, the peaceful scenery and strolls along the Rio Grande at La Llorona Park can be calming after a difficult day.
But when a long-term disability prevents you from working and you worry about supporting yourself financially, this peace can quickly fade.
The compassionate and diligent team at Michael Armstrong Law knows that obtaining Social Security Disability Insurance (“SSDI”) is difficult, time-consuming, and stressful. Our team has over 30 years of experience getting residents of Las Cruces, New Mexico, the SSDI benefits they deserve.
The SSDI Appeal Process Explained: A Complex Maze Made Easier With Social Security Disability Representation
Let’s help you get the proper legal guidance to appeal your denied claim. You do not have to face this process alone. Our firm is New Mexico owned and operated—we understand the needs of our clients and our unique communities. With us, you receive a partner in the hearing room who will assist you in obtaining the benefits you need to worry less about your financial security.
The following is a brief look at the various stages of the SSDI appeal process:
Reconsideration
A reconsideration is a complete review of your initial denial by a second examiner. The examiner will look at all the documentation originally submitted plus any new medical evidence or materials that we provide for your case.
Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) Hearing
Should your claim be denied a second time, you are allowed to request a hearing in front of an administrative law judge (ALJ). One of the SSDI attorneys at our firm serving Las Cruces can represent you at, and help you prepare for, this hearing.
Appeals Council
An unfavorable ALJ ruling can be submitted to the Social Security Appeals Council for review. Generally speaking, the Appeals Council can either (1) decline to review your case, (2) order a second ALJ hearing, or (3) grant you the SSDI benefits you seek.
Federal Court
The SSDI lawyers at Michael Armstrong Law can, if necessary, appeal your SSDI case all the way to Federal Court. Pursuing a formal civil action of this nature is a very complex and time-consuming process that should not be undertaken without the representation of a qualified SSDI attorney.
Contact Us For An SSDI Attorney In Las Cruces
A denied SSDI claim isn’t necessarily the end of the road. Our firm offers phone and video consultations for individuals who have been denied and are appealing their SSDI claims. If making the drive up to Albuquerque is difficult, we can work with you to communicate in the most comfortable format for your situation. Regardless of your location in New Mexico, the process for appealing SSDI is the same. Our team will be there each step of the way.
Michael Armstrong Law proudly serves Las Cruces and many additional communities in New Mexico.