Denied Claims

The Social Security Administration denies a large number of initial claims, but even if your claim is denied, there is still hope. There are ways to overcome a Social Security denial.

Chihak & Gustad has an extensive record of success obtaining disability benefitsYou can get disability benefits if you: are under full retirement age, have enough Social Security credits and, have a severe medical impairment (physical or mental) that’s expected to prevent you from doing "substantial" work for a year or more, or have a condition that is expected to result in death. for people throughout the Puget Sound area. We work with clients at all stages of the process — from preparing the initial application to appeals in the federal court system.