I often hear the following question:
I just got my Social Security denial letter. Should I appeal or re-apply?
While every case is different, based on my experiences handling Social Security claims in Colorado, I often find the you stand a better chance by appealing rather than re-applying.
As I mentioned in an earlier article, if you re-apply, your case may be reviewed by the same person who denied you the first time. Chances are they will not change their mind.
By appealing, you take the case out of the hands of the person who denied you, and put it in front of a fresh pair of eyes. Sometimes you can present the exact same case on appeal, and the fact that the new person does not have any preconceived notions about it, will allow them to approve your case.
