Social Security Disability FAQs
What is the Appeals Council?
The Appeals Council is a panel of judges that review Administrative Law Judge decisions. They don't hold hearings. They only review your file.
Appeals Council judges only
review your file.
This is the first stop in the appeals process. You can read more about appeals to the Appeals Council.
We have successfully handled many appeals to the Appeals Council.
If you would like to discuss your appeal with one of our attorneys, you can call our office or fill out our online case evaluation form. We would be happy to schedule an appointment for a free consultation.
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Our law firm handles all types of claims for Social Security Disability - Social Security Disability Insurance, Supplemental Security Income, children's Supplemental Security Income. We also handle appeals - to the Appeals Council and Federal Court.
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