Have you had a chance to read our latest blog yet? If you have, then you already know that, although it can be difficult, there are certain things that you can do to get your Social Security disability hearing scheduled sooner. To recap, our disability attorney in Louisville talked about sending a dire need letter. Sending a dire need letter is just one of the things you can do to speed up your SSD hearing. Keep reading to learn more:
#2. Launch a congressional inquiry.
To expedite your SSD hearing, you can contact the local office of your congressman or senator, which will start the process for a congressional inquiry. Congressional inquiries usually involve a staff member in the senator or congressman’s office reaching out of Social Security on behalf of the claimant. Congressional hearings don’t always work but, launching one won’t hurt your case. In fact, with a congressional inquiry, you may get your SSD hearing schedule in just a few months instead of a year.
#3. Request an on-the-record-review (OTR).
In an OTR, either the claimant or their representative will simply request that the case gets reviewed by the Office of Disability Adjudication and Review before the hearing date. If all goes well, the case will get approved without the need for a hearing. However, the medical evidence in the case must be compelling in order for an OTR to be approved.
If you are thinking about going forward with any of the methods we have talked about for speeding up your SSD hearing, contact Sullivan Law Office today. Our experienced lawyers will give you the best chance to get the benefits you deserve.
