If you live in Virginia and Are Denied Social Security Disability Benefits, What Should You Do?

Appeal!

Many disabled people in Virginia become disheartened and frustrated after they receive a Social Security disability benefits denial notice, and they do not appeal. This is often a mistake. Nationally, about 80% of all applicants are denied initially and about 90% are denied at the first appeal stageReconsideration. But many of these people ultimately receive their benefits.

What may be most frustrating about applying for Social Security Disability benefits in Virginia is the process i...