Melanson Law Group represents Connecticut residents in and around Hartford who can no longer work because of a disabling condition. From the initial application through hearings and federal appeals, we build the case for your benefits, and you pay nothing unless we win.
- Over 20 Years of Disability Law Experience
- No Fees Unless We Win Your Case
- Free Initial Consultation
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Denied? You have only 60 days to appeal.
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Call (617) 683-1983Where Hartford Disability Cases Are Heard
Hartford is served by its own Social Security Office of Hearings Operations, located in the William R. Cotter Federal Building at 135 High Street. When a Connecticut claim is denied and proceeds to a hearing, an administrative law judge out of that office decides it.
That hearing is the turning point in most claims. It is the best and sometimes only chance to explain, in front of a decision-maker, why your condition keeps you from sustaining work. Preparing a Hartford case means understanding how that office operates, anticipating the judge’s questions, and making sure the medical and vocational record is complete before the hearing rather than after. Because hearings are usually conducted by phone or video today, distance from our Cambridge office is not an obstacle.
Why Connecticut Claims Get Denied, and What We Do About It
Hartford denials tend to come from thin medical documentation, unaddressed vocational factors, or the absence of a coherent legal theory for the claim.
Our method on a Hartford case has four parts. We identify the theory of the case, the exact medical and vocational evidence that supports an approval under the law. We develop the medical evidence, gathering records and treating-source opinions. We develop the vocational evidence through an independent specialist who examines your past work and what work, if any, you can still perform. And we argue the law, applying the statutes, regulations, and rulings that govern disability claims.
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The appeal window after a denial is only 60 days. Call 617-683-1983 for a free, no-obligation review of your Connecticut claim, or request a consultation online.