Anniston, Alabama, Social Security Disability Lawyer 
If your social security benefits claim has been denied, you must act quickly to preserve your right to appeal. At the law firm of Charles H. Rice, Attorney at Law, we have been helping disabled workers in the Anniston, Alabama, area successfully resolve their claims since 1978. We look forward to helping you secure the benefits you deserve in a timely fashion.
When your initial claim is denied, you have 60 days to appeal the decision. However, there are a number of reasons you may be allowed to file a late claim including medical or family emergencies.
If you have been denied benefits, the time to act is now. Contact us for a free case evaluation with an experienced disability attorney.
Do You Qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits?
There are a number of qualifications for receiving social security disability benefits. Most importantly, you must have experienced physical or mental health issues severe enough to have prevented you from working in any regular paying job for at least one year.
The Social Security Administration (SSA) considers the following criteria when considering social security claims:
- Medical condition
- Your remaining ability to work
- Your age
- Education
- Training
- Work experience
Your Claim Has Been Denied. What Should You Do?
If you have been denied benefits, don't be discouraged. Nationwide, around 60 percent of all initial applications are denied. Many of these ultimately receive benefits after appealing the courts' decision. If you have been denied benefits, you should contact an experienced attorney who will then work with your local social security office to request a reconsideration hearing within 60 days of receiving your denial notice.
The hearing is a crucial step in the appeals process. More than half of all hearings result in being awarded benefits. Although it is possible to represent yourself, statistics show that you are much more likely to achieve a successful outcome when you are represented by an experienced attorney.
What We Can Do For You
We guide our clients from start to finish, handling all aspects of their claim including:
- Gathering medical evidence and analyzing relevant SSA regulations
- Discussing your situation with a physician and referring you to specialists
- Obtaining documents and reviewing actions taken by the SSA
- Advising and assisting you in preparation for your hearing
- Submitting written summary of evidence and arguments to the judge
- Requesting subpoenas to ensure critical witnesses are present at hearings
- Ensuring that the SSA properly and accurately calculates your benefits
Call 256-238-0038 today for a free case evaluation with an experienced attorney.
Charles H. Rice, Attorney at Law
1311 Gurnee Ave
Anniston, AL 36201-4568
Telephone: 256-238-0038 | Fax: 256-236-2668