Appeal forms are available for download at www.ssa.gov/forms. You can also call our toll-free number, 1-800-772-1213 (TTY 1-800-325-0778), or contact your local Social Security office to request appeal forms be sent to you.
What should you do? If you have signed a contract with Allsup, Occudanta, Advantage 2000, Disability Services, Inc, set a one sentence letter to the Social Security administration terminating their services.
Unfortunately, the answer is yes. The Disability Quality Branch (DQB) or the Appeals Council can review decisions made by the Disability Determination Services (DDS) or an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) and reverse them.
If you decide to appoint someone to help you with your case, you must tell us in writing. You can sign and submit a written statement appointing the person, or use our standard form SSA-1696, Appointment of Representative.
Allsup claims to be an expert in the field of Social Security disability, with a 96 percent success rate. Allsup or the insurance provider may tell you that you can receive more money by applying for SSDI, so it is in your best interest to follow their recommendations regarding your long-term disability claim.
Can an ALJ Decision Be Overturned? The only way to overturn a decision made by an ALJ is to file an appeal with the Appeals Council.
If medical improvement is: Expected, we'll normally review your medical condition within six to 18 months after our decision. Possible, we'll normally review your medical condition about every three years. Not expected, we'll normally review your medical condition about every seven years.
A permanent disability is a mental or physical illness or a condition that affects a major life function over the long term. It is a term used in the workers' compensation field to describe any lasting impairment that remains after a worker has treated and allowed time to recover (reached maximum medical improvement).
No. The Social Security Administration does not recognize power of attorney as conferring authority to manage another person's benefits. Nor is it sufficient to have your name on your mother's bank account or be her authorized representative.
Payees are required to spend the beneficiary's money only on the payee's medical needs and personal expenditures. If a representative is caught misusing a beneficiary's funds, he or she will not only have to repay the beneficiary, but also face fines and even imprisonment if found guilty.
If you'll no longer be the payee, you must notify Social Security immediately. This is important, because we'll have to select a new payee as soon as possible. When you're no longer responsible for the beneficiary, you must return any benefits, including interest and any cash you have, to Social Security.