Disability Claim Appeal Tips

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Your appeal message effectively conveys your struggle with mental illness and its impact on your ability to file a disability claim. However, you should clearly state the decision youre appealing at the start, include any relevant policy or claim numbers, and mention specific events or dates that support your appeal. Always consult a disability lawyer for the best advice.

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Does this message clearly address my appeal and make it likely to be approved: "I continuously struggle with severe depression, anxiety, and paranoia, which impair my decision-making abilities. At the time of the claim filing, my symptoms were particularly severe, significantly impairing my ability to comprehend the situation and take appropriate action. These conditions are among the reasons why my doctor recommended my FMLA certification be intermittent. The fear of employer access to my medical records and the potential for self-harm from viewing them myself intensified my symptoms and led to me withholding my medical records during the claim process. Initially, I believed my intermittent FMLA certification covered my condition. However, the updated denial reason, provided post-deadline submission, offered further clarification but posed a challenge due to its timing. Upon receiving this clarification and experiencing somewhat improved mental health due to ongoing therapy, medication management, and better sleep, I'm now promptly submitting the updated medical documents for review. I appeal based on these circumstances."
Your appeal does effectively convey your struggle with mental illness and its impact on your ability to file a disability claim. However, it's crucial you also include:
- Specific dates and events related to your claim process.
- Your Social Security number.
- The decision from SSA you're appealing.
- Evidence supporting your appeal, like medical records.

Remember, it's always advisable to consult with a disability lawyer to increase your chances of success.
Also is there anything you’d add or remove? This ain’t a SSA appeal it’s for a private company in NYS
I see, this is not an SSA appeal but for a private company in NYS. In this case, you should:
- Clearly state the decision you're appealing.
- Include all relevant policy or claim numbers.
- Attach any supporting evidence, like medical records.
- Consult a disability lawyer for help with your appeal.
I mean in my message anything you’d add or remove
I believe your message is quite comprehensive. However, you might want to:
- Clearly state the decision you're appealing at the start.
- Include any relevant policy or claim numbers.
- Mention any specific events or dates that support your appeal.
Always consult a disability lawyer for the best advice.