Disability & Social Security

SSDI Reconsideration Pros and Cons

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1 hours 27 minutes
Sarah Soucie Eyberg
With Sarah S. Soucie Eyberg from Soucie Eyberg Law LLC
Recorded September 09, 2025.
Product ID 100905

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Overview

Help Clients Get Disability Benefits at the Earliest Stage of the Appeal

When a client comes in with a denial letter from the SSA, is your first reflex to skip reconsideration and pursue the ALJ hearing? Are there valid reasons to opt for reconsideration request first? This practical SSDI appeal guide will walk you through the decision-making and filing process. Pursue all your clients' viable options - register today!

  • Clarify the procedures for requesting files and filing documents with SSA, online and in person.
  • Weigh all the key factors that determine whether a client should pursue reconsideration.
  • Explore common, easy-to-fix errors that are likely to result in a denial.

Abbreviated Agenda

  1. Requesting and Reviewing the Disability File
  2. Reading the Denial Letter: Top Denial Reasons and Codes
  3. Deciding Whether to Pursue Reconsideration vs. Request for the ALJ Hearing
  4. Supporting the Request: Correcting Mistakes and Providing Additional Evidence
  5. Completing Form SSA-561 or i561 (Request for Reconsideration)
  6. Timing and Filing Considerations, Good Cause Determination for Filing Late

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Credit Details

Credits Available
Credit Status Total
California MCLE Paralegal Approved 1.5 Total
Alaska CLE Reciprocity 1.5 Total
Arkansas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Arizona CLE Approved 1.5 Total
California CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Colorado CLE Approved 2 Total
Connecticut CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Delaware CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Florida CLE Approved 2 Total
Georgia CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Hawaii CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Iowa CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Idaho CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Illinois CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Indiana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Kansas CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Kentucky CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Louisiana CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Maine CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Minnesota CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Missouri CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Northern Mariana Islands CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Mississippi CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Montana CLE Approved 1.5 Total
North Dakota CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Nebraska CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Hampshire CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New Jersey CLE Approved 1.8 Total
New Mexico CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Nevada CLE Approved 1.5 Total
New York CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Oklahoma CLE Approved 2 Total
Oregon CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Pennsylvania CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Rhode Island CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Tennessee CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Texas CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Vermont CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Washington CLE Approved 1.5 Total
Wisconsin CLE Approved 1.5 Total
West Virginia CLE Approved 1.8 Total
Wyoming CLE Upon Request 1.5 Total
Delaware Certified Paralegal Program Approved 1.5 Total
Florida Registered Paralegal Approved 1.5 Total
New Mexico Paralegal Division, State Bar of Approved 1.5 Total
Ohio Certified Paralegals Approved 1.5 Total
NFPA Approved 0 Total
Texas State Bar of Paralegal Division Approved 1.5 Total
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  1. SSDI Reconsideration Pros and Cons

    1. Requesting and Reviewing the Disability File
    2. Reading the Denial Letter: Top Denial Reasons and Codes
    3. Deciding Whether to Pursue Reconsideration vs. Request for the ALJ Hearing
    4. Supporting the Request: Correcting Mistakes and Providing Additional Evidence
    5. Completing Form SSA-561 or i561 (Request for Reconsideration)
    6. Timing and Filing Considerations, Good Cause Determination for Filing Late

Who Should Attend

This legal guide is designed for attorneys. SSD case representatives and paralegals will also benefit.

Speakers

Sarah S Soucie Eyberg
Sarah S.
Soucie Eyberg
Soucie Eyberg Law LLC
Speaker bio
Sarah S Soucie Eyberg

Sarah S. Soucie Eyberg

Soucie Eyberg Law LLC
Sarah Soucie Eyberg

is the principal attorney of Soucie Eyberg Law, LLC, where she practices exclusively in Social Security Disability law. Known for her commitment to excellence and service, Ms. Soucie Eyberg is actively involved in numerous legal organizations, often in leadership roles. She was recently named a 2025 Rising Star Super Lawyer and honored as Attorney of the Year for Outstanding Service to the Profession by Minnesota Lawyer. Most recently, she was confirmed as Secretary of the Minnesota State Bar Association. Outside the courtroom, Ms. Soucie Eyberg is a published author, conference and podcast speaker, avid runner, softball coach, knitter, and deer hunter. She lives just outside the Twin Cities with her husband Jason, their four children (Esme, Mina, Roland, and Walter), a cat, a dog, and a lively flock of chickens. Ms. Soucie Eyberg is passionate about work-life balance. Whether she’s testing out new recipes, enjoying the outdoors with her family, or sharing her love of books and fandoms (think Doctor Who, Marvel, and all things Halloween), she brings the same energy and heart to her personal life as she does to her practice. Through it all, Ms. Soucie Eyberg stays grounded in what matters most: making a difference in her clients’ lives, supporting the legal community, and building a full, joyful life with her family. She’s proof that you can lead with both passion and purpose - and still make time for knitting and the occasional fishing trip.

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