Social Security Disability Federal Court Appeals
If your initial application and appeals for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits have failed, there is one more option: a federal court appeal. At the Law Offices of Bruce K. Billman, we have tried hundreds of cases at the federal level and have the experience to present your case in the most favorable light to the federal judges. If your case has merit, we will not stop fighting for you until we succeed, or every option has been exhausted.
Do you need help with your SSDI appeal? We help people in Richmond, Virginia and throughout the surrounding area with all aspects of their SSDI claims. Contact us online or call us toll free at 1-800-371-2906 to speak with a dedicated Social Security disability lawyer.
An Experienced Local SSDI Appeal Lawyer in Virginia
A hearing before the federal district court is the last of the five steps of the SSDI claim process. The important thing to remember in regards to SSDI appeals at the federal level is that the federal court does not decide whether or not someone is disabled — that is the duty of the administrative law judge (ALJ.)
What the federal court decides is whether or not the ALJ did his or her job correctly. The burden of proof is really on the claimant at this point. If the court determines that the ALJ's decision was supported by substantial evidence, then the federal SSDI appeal will likely be denied.
At the Law Offices of Bruce K. Billman we can help you with your federal court SSDI appeal by demonstrating that the ALJ did not base their judgment on sufficient evidence. If the ALJ disregarded important medical evidence or did not give your doctor's opinion the weight it was due, your appeal may be approved, and you may be granted a new hearing with a new ALJ judge.
Contact an Experienced Richmond, Virginia Attorney Today
If you have been denied benefits, and would like to speak with an experienced attorney about a federal court appeal, please contact us online or by phone at 1-800-371-2906 today. We offer all clients free initial consultations. We handle all cases on a contingency fee basis, which means that you will not pay an attorney’s fee unless you win.
