Social Security Disability Appeals: Winning After 55

A denial from the Social Security Administration can feel discouraging, but if you're over age 55, the rules can shift in your favor, if you understand how to present your appeal correctly. SSA’s medical-vocational guidelines are more favorable for older adults who can no longer return to past work or adjust to new roles.

In this video, Attorney Kaitlin Wildoner of Beacon Disability, PLLC breaks down how to strengthen your SSDI appeal and avoid the common mistakes that lead to rejections, especially for seniors facing physical or mental health challenges.

Here’s what’s inside:
🩺 What strong medical evidence really looks like, and how to gather it
📄 How your doctor’s statement can make or break your case
🛠️ Why your work history matters, especially if it was physically demanding
📚 How to align your appeal with SSA’s “grid rules” for those over 55
⚖️ What your denial letter actually tells you, and how to respond to it directly

If SSA said you can still work or that your condition isn’t severe enough, your appeal needs to show why that’s not realistic, especially in light of your age, health limitations, and job background. Done correctly, an appeal can turn that denial into an approval.

This video does not constitute legal advice as we are not apprised of your personal situation and what facts may or may not apply. For a free consultation and legal advice, please contact Beacon Disability, PLLC. Additionally, we cannot respond to comments or questions with any personal information here – contact the firm directly with any questions you have regarding Social Security disability.

Kaitlin Wildoner and Beacon Disability, PLLC are here for all your Social Security disability questions and handle Social Security cases from the initial application through the Appeals Council stage. We are dedicated to helping clients fight for their disability benefits.

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