SSDI Reconsideration

If your Social Security Disability Insurance claim was denied, do not wait. You have only 60 days to file your Request for Reconsideration. Contact Wettermark Keith today for a free consultation. Our experienced SSDI disability attorneys will review your denial and begin building a stronger appeal immediately.

Yes. Wettermark Keith represents SSDI reconsideration clients in all 50 states.

We are honored to be recognized by ACRD as one of the Top 100 Disability Law Firms in the nation. However, our focus remains simple: helping disabled workers secure the Social Security Disability Insurance benefits they earned through their work history.

Wettermark Keith handles SSDI reconsideration cases on a contingency fee basis.

• No upfront legal fees
• Fees paid only if benefits are awarded
• Clear explanation of any potential case-related costs

If we do not secure your benefits, you do not owe attorney fees.

What Happens During the Free Consultation?

We review your denial notice, explain your appeal rights, evaluate your work credits, and outline your strategy.

Who Files My Appeal?

Our legal team prepares and submits all reconsideration paperwork and gathers supporting evidence.

How Do You Secure My Benefits?

We advocate on your behalf, ensure compliance with SSA standards, and position your case for approval at reconsideration or the next level of appeal.

Wettermark Keith represents clients nationwide in:

• SSDI Denials
• SSDI Reconsideration Appeals
• SSI Denials
• SSI Reconsideration
• Administrative Law Judge Hearings
• Appeals Council Reviews
• Child Disability SSI Claims
• Disabled Adult Child Claims

Whether your claim involves a physical disability, mental health condition, chronic illness, or long-term impairment, our attorneys are prepared to help.

f your reconsideration is denied, the next step is requesting a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ). Many disability claims are approved at the hearing stage, especially when represented by experienced counsel. Wettermark Keith is fully prepared to represent you at a disability hearing if your case advances.

If your SSDI reconsideration is approved, you may be entitled to retroactive benefits dating back to your established onset date, subject to the five-month waiting period required by Social Security regulations. We work to ensure you receive:

• Monthly SSDI benefits
• Any back pay owed
• Consideration for concurrent SSI benefits if applicable

Yes. We manage:

• Filing deadlines
• Documentation requests
• Evidence submission
• SSA correspondence
• Case tracking

Our goal is to reduce stress so you can focus on your health.

We help collect:

• Updated medical records
• Treating physician statements
• Functional capacity evaluations
• Mental health documentation
• Evidence showing inability to perform past work or other work

We ensure your case aligns with SSA disability evaluation standards.

We analyze your denial letter to determine the precise reason for rejection, whether it involves medical insufficiency, technical errors, or work credit disputes.

Many reconsideration appeals are denied because:

• No new medical evidence was submitted
• The medical documentation still does not meet SSA criteria
• Work history or earnings information was unclear
• The disability does not meet a listed impairment
• Functional limitations were not fully documented

This is why having an experienced SSDI attorney can significantly strengthen your appeal.

The reconsideration process typically takes several weeks to a few months. The timeline depends on:

• The complexity of your disability claim
• The volume of updated medical evidence
• Whether the SSA requests additional documentation
• If a consultative medical examination is scheduled

If your reconsideration is approved, your monthly SSDI benefits and any back pay will begin shortly thereafter. If it is denied again, the next step is requesting a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).

To file your SSDI reconsideration appeal, you typically must submit:

• Form SSA-561 (Request for Reconsideration)
• Form SSA-3441 (Disability Report – Appeal)
• Form SSA-827 (Authorization to Disclose Medical Information)

These forms must be completed accurately and submitted on time. Errors or missed deadlines can delay your case or cause dismissal. At Wettermark Keith, we handle the paperwork and ensure compliance with SSA filing requirements.