Unfortunately, it is not easy to win a claim for a Social Security Disability benefit from the Social Security Administration (SSA) in the state of Washington and many applications are denied after the initial application. However, the SSA gives you the opportunity to file an appeal but there is a time limit from the date of the denial letter to lodge this appeal. This means you shouldn’t delay filing your appeal as soon as you receive the letter of denial.
Filing an Appeal For Social Security Disability Benefits in Washington
When you receive the denial letter you should file a Request for Reconsideration. This is when the SSA appoints an officer who hasn’t seen your application before. This person considers any additional evidence you may have provided which supports your application for a Washington social security disability benefit.
When you receive the denial letter it will tell you the deadline date for filing your request for reconsideration. It is normally 60 days. If you still receive a denial after reconsideration has taken place the next step is seeking a hearing with an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ).
Washington ALJ Disability Hearings
The ALJ will review your medical record at a hearing and will listen to any testimonies from reliable witnesses concerning the severity of your medical condition and any further medical evidence you have brought to the hearing. The ALJ's decision isn’t influenced by the fact that your case was denied at the time of your initial application and also at the reconsideration stage.
After you have submitted your request for an ALJ hearing, your local Washington State office will send you information about the hearing process, and a notice stating the time, date and place where the hearing will take place.
Washington Office of Hearing Operations Locations
636 120th Ave NE
Suite 100
Bellevue, WA 98005
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
710 Alabama St
Bellingham, WA 98225
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
151 SW 156th Street
Burien, WA 98166
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
1821 Cooks Hill Road
Suite 100
Centralia, WA 98531
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
3809 Broadway
Everett, WA 98201
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
820 Simpson Ave
Hoquiam, WA 98550
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
8131 W Klamath Ct
Suite A
Kennewick, WA 99336
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Suite 401
321 Ramsay Way
Kent, WA 98032
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Suite 150
840 Ocean Beach Hwy
Longview, WA 98632
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
18905 33rd Ave W
Suite 207
Lynnwood, WA 98036
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
710 E College Way
Suite A
Mount Vernon, WA 98273
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
402 Yauger Way SW
Olympia, WA 98502
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
138 W First Street
Room 113 Federal Bldg
Port Angeles, WA 98362
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
811 South Hill Park Drive
Suite A
Puyallup, WA 98373
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
915 2nd Ave. #901
Seattle, WA 98174
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
13510 Aurora Ave N
Suite B
Seattle, WA 98133
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
9594 Mickelberry Rd NW
Silverdale, WA 98383
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
714 N Iron Bridge Way
Suite 100
Spokane, WA 99202
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
2608 S 47th Street
Suite A
Tacoma, WA 98409
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
805 Broadway Street
Suite 500
Vancouver, WA 98660
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
880 NE Rose St
College Place, WA 99324
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
301 Yakima Street
Suite 212
Wenatchee, WA 98801
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
801 Fruitvale Blvd
Yakima, WA 98902
Phone: 1-800-772-1213
Get Help With Your Washington SSD Appeal
Washington Social Security disability benefits are never easy to win as it is important to provide sufficient evidence that supports that your medical condition is severe. An attorney may be able to help with your appeal. Fill out the Free Case Evaluation on this page to get in touch with an independent, participating attorney who subscribes to the website and takes cases in Washington.
