When a claimant is disable and applies for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, they will typically submit an application, which will be denied. The vast majority of all applications are denied. At this point the claimant is required to file a request for reconsideration if claimant wishes to continue with the process. While the Social Security Administration (SSA) would not state this is a policy, the agency probably hopes that some claimants will drop out at this stage in the process as the agency does not have enough money in the disability fund to pay benefits for all disabled claimants.
While claimants could hire an attorney at this point, many decided to try to handle the matter on their own and this is probably not the best idea. The system is set up in such way that it is very difficult for an unrepresented claimant to succeed. Continue reading