Applying for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits often feels like a test of patience. For one Indianapolis resident, the road to financial support started with disappointment. This individual lives with neuropathy, gout, and diabetes, and they use an insulin pump to manage their health daily. Despite these serious health issues, the Social Security Administration denied their first application. They also denied the first appeal, known as a reconsideration.
Many people stop after the first or second “no.” They feel the system is too hard to work through on their own. However, our team stepped in to help this client push forward. We moved the case to a formal hearing and then a second, supplemental hearing three months later. After 18 months of work, the Social Security Administration finally issued a favorable decision.
The result provided a new start for the client:
- Back Pay: Over $42,000 in a one-time payment.
- Monthly Support: Ongoing payments of more than $2,000.
- Health Management: Steady income to help with medical care and living costs.
Why Persistence Matters After a Denial
When you receive a denial letter, it does not mean your case is over. Most people find that the Social Security Administration denies initial claims. As Ashley D. Marks, Partner at Hankey Marks & Crider, says, this case shows why you must keep going when you face repeated denials.
Our team helps by gathering medical evidence and presenting your story to administrative law judges. In this specific case, we attended two separate hearings to make sure the judge recognized the client’s eligibility for support. We focus on the facts of your health and how those facts fit the government’s rules.
We help with the heavy lifting during your claim:
- We collect medical evidence to show the impact of your condition.
- We file appeals after a denial.
- We present arguments before administrative law judges.
- We stand by you during the entire 18-month process, or however long it takes.
This client now has the money they need to manage chronic medical conditions. This win shows that a denial is just a step in the process, not the final answer.
A Strong History of Helping Indiana Residents
Hankey Marks & Crider has more than 75 years of combined experience helping people in Indiana. Our attorneys have a record of winning that includes recognition from the Million & Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forums. We help with Social Security, long-term disability, and VA disability claims.
We understand that you may worry about the cost of hiring a lawyer while you are unable to work. We work on a contingency basis, which means we only get paid if we win your case. You can talk to us to see if we can help you with your claim.
Take the Next Step Toward Your Benefits
If the Social Security Administration denied your claim, do not wait. You have a limited time to file an appeal. Let our trial-tested social security disability lawyers in Indiana look at your case and help you fight for the back pay and monthly checks you earned.
Contact Hankey Marks & Crider today by calling (317) 634-8565. Fill out our online contact form to schedule a free consultation.