Well I wrote the letter back in July asking for an extension to file with the Federal Courts. I just received a letter back on Saturday saying they are giving me an additional 30 days to file. So I am going to take in all your suggestions. I am going to find an attorney to file to the Federal Courts and I am going to refile a new claim. It can't hurt anything.
I just have one question. When I refile, will my benefits start at that date or will it still be with the original date of file (that may still be held up in the Federal Courts)?
If any one can answer that ?, please let me know and I can use all prayers and best wishes at this time.
Missy
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Originally Posted by hurtsobad73
The only problem is - that due to my physical and emotional inabilities, I have not been able to look at all the information I received within the 60 days of the last denial(Appeals Court/ALJ). I missed it by 9 days. I saw where you can write them and get an extended amount of time listing the reasons why. I have been trying to call my local social security office to get verification of this and all the information. Of course being Monday they are very busy and I can't get through.
I have nothing to lose in writing this letter, so I might as well write it and see if I can get the extended amount of time to appeal to the Federal Courts. The only concern I have is "Should I go to the Federal Courts unrepresented"? Does anyone know of anyone who has done this? I have already spoken to the attorney that I previously had and he said he has too many cases to take on another one. While I understand this, I was a client previously and I feel that he could have argued the same points that I am if he had looked at the information. But whatever...
Please if anyone has anymore suggestions/ideas/comments, I would appreciate them. I thank you all in advance (and those who have already commented) for all your help. I don't what I would do w/o you guys to get me by day by day.
Thank you all...
Missy
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