In this remastered edition of one of my original Q&A: Social Security Disability Today episodes (originally released on July 17, 2013), I revisit one of the most common and emotional questions people face: 👉 “What should I do next if I’ve been denied by a judge?”
If your Social Security Disability claim has been denied by an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), you’re standing at a major crossroads — do you start over with a new application, or do you appeal the decision?
In this episode, I walk you through:
- The pros and cons of starting a new claim
- What to expect when filing an appeal to the Appeals Council
- Why Appeals Council approvals are rare
- The difference between legal error and disagreement with the judge’s decision
- When and how to take your case to Federal Court
- How to keep your case alive while waiting for a ruling
This remastered version improves the clarity and sound quality of the original recording while preserving its straightforward, no-nonsense guidance for people navigating the Social Security Disability process.
🎧 Originally recorded: July 17, 2013 🔁 Remastered for 2025 clarity 💼 From Q&A: Social Security Disability Today with Anthony Reeves, Esq.