SSDI Claim Denied in Ohio or Michigan?
Experienced Social Security Disability Attorneys
If you cannot work because of your physical or mental impairment, but you were turned down for Social Security disability, have hope. The majority of all applicants are turned down on the first try, but it's not the final word.
Borgstahl & Zychowicz, Ltd. has a successful record in resubmitting claims, disability hearings and higher appeals. Our knowledgeable lawyer has helped hundreds of people in Ohio and Michigan get approved for sorely needed disability benefits.
Free Consultation and Case Evaluation
If your initial claim for Social Security disability was rejected, call us toll free at 800-644-7911. Attorney Gene Borgstahl puts his 25 years of experience behind your cause, and personally handles your case.
The Social Security Disability Process
Social Security disability (commonly known as SSD or SSDI) provides monthly income to people who cannot work because of a qualifying physical disability, severe or terminal illness, or mental health impairment. You must be out of work for 12 months before you can receive benefits, but you can apply sooner if you expect to disabled for a year or more.
The key word is qualifying disability — your impairment must fit the Social Security Administration's criteria. Many people are rejected because their application is incomplete, because their disability does not fit neatly into a category, or because they need additional documentation to prove that they cannot work.
We work closely with clients and their doctors to shore up the claim and take it as far as necessary:
- Reconsideration — The Administration takes another look, in light of a change in your condition or new documentation.
- Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) hearing — You present your case directly to a judge who specializes in SSDI cases. Mr. Borgstahl will prepare you for the hearing and accompany you when you tell your story.
- Appeals Council — If you are turned down at the ALJ level, an appeals panel has the power to approve benefits, uphold the lower ruling, or send it back to the ALJ judge.
- Federal Court — An adverse finding by the Appeals Council can be appealed to a federal judge or the U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals.
Hope for a Frustrating Process
The SSDI bureaucracy moves slowly. We encourage clients to keep seeing their doctors and follow through with treatment to establish the documentation Mr. Borgstahl needs to prevail in your Social Security disability appeal. We will handle everything else.
We offer a free consultation and we are always here to answer your questions. There is no up-front cost to you — we get paid only if you are approved for benefits. Contact our Toledo office today.
