If you're not successful after the hearing, you can ask for review by Social Security's Appeals Council. The council can either refuse or grant your request.
Filing for Social Security Disability with Fibromyalgia or ME/CFS
By Adrienne Dellwo, About.com Guide
Updated March 09, 2009
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- Step #1: Be Diagnosed by a Specialist
- Step #2: Get Your Medical Records
- Step #3: Submit Your Application
- Step #4: Denied? Don't Give Up!
- Step #5: Still Denied? Request a Hearing
- Tip #6: You Can Still Appeal
- Step #7: Last-Ditch Effort
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