The Social Security Disability Reconsideration Process
The SSDI and SSI reconsideration process can be a bit confusing so I want to discuss what to expect at this stage.
My name is Kaitlin Wildoner and I’m an attorney who helps disabled clients obtain their disability benefits as quickly as possible so they can focus on getting better.
In this video, we talk about the reconsideration process in the SSDI and SSI application process. Reconsideration is the first level of an appeal. If you receive an initial denial letter, you will want to file a request for reconsideration directly with the Social Security Administration. You can actually do it online!
During this stage, Social Security will request any updated medical records and send additional questionnaires to you and/or your third party supporters. They will then review the evidence again.
The reconsideration stage is very similar to the initial stage as you do not go in person or really have much communication with the adjudicator reviewing your case. If Social Security needs assistance from you, they send you documentation and letters in the mail.
The reconsideration stage typically takes between three to six months, but we are currently seeing some cases take as long as eight months or more. If you don’t hear from Social Security for several weeks (or months), you can always reach out to the adjudicator who’s been assigned to your case to ensure that you haven’t missed anything.
You can also keep up with your case progress using your mySSA account online. While it isn’t always accurate as far as the percentage completed, it does alert you when a decision has been made. This can be very helpful in ensuring that you don’t miss any appeal deadlines!
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