Social Security Disability • SSD, SSDI & SSI
Denied for Social Security Disability in Sacramento? We Handle Appeals.
A denial is not the end of the road. For claimants in Sacramento and across the county, our disability team contests Social Security's decision step by step.
Our Firm
A Disability Appeal Team That Stays in the Fight With You
Brian Goode
&
Justin Idiart
Most Social Security Disability claims are denied at first. Fiscal year 2026 saw about 35 percent approved in California. That does not always mean you do not qualify. It often means Social Security did not see enough medical evidence, did not fully understand your limitations, or misapplied its own rules to your situation in Sacramento or elsewhere.
At Idiart Law Group, we focus on helping people who cannot work because of physical or mental conditions. For more than 25 years, our attorneys and staff have represented injured and disabled clients in Sacramento, throughout California, and nationwide, guiding them through complex systems like Social Security Disability.
Our disability appeal team knows how frustrating a denial can be, especially if you answered every question Social Security asked and still lost. We step in to review what went wrong, strengthen the evidence, and present your case in a clearer and more complete way on appeal.
Social Security Disability Benefits
Turn a Disability Denial Into a Plan for Appeal
A denial letter can be confusing and discouraging. You may wonder if it is even worth appealing, or if you should simply start over. The reality is that many people in Sacramento and across the country who are eventually approved for disability benefits were denied at least once before.
Idiart Law Group walks you through the denial so you can settle on next steps. When we review your disability appeal, we look at:
- The reasons Social Security gave for denying your claim
- Whether important medical evidence or records were missing
- How your symptoms and limitations were described in your forms
- Whether Social Security correctly applied its rules to your age, education, and past work
- Whether you are at the reconsideration, hearing, or later stage of appeal
After this review, we explain your appeal options in clear language and outline a strategy to strengthen your case.
Free Review of Your Denial and Appeal Options
If you received a denial for SSDI or SSI, you do not have to face the appeal process alone. Four appeal levels exist, and each one generally must be requested within 60 days after you receive the decision, so your response to the denial can affect the rest of your case.
Our disability team offers a free evaluation of your denial letter and your case for people in Sacramento and throughout California. We will:
- Examine your denial and explain what it really means
- Identify missing evidence or problems in your initial application
- Discuss whether an appeal, new application, or both may make sense
- Outline the next steps and what to expect at each stage of the appeal
Idiart Law Group handles Social Security Disability cases on a contingency fee basis. That means No Fee Until We Win. Attorney fees in most SSD cases are a percentage of past-due benefits and must be approved by Social Security. If there is no recovery, you do not pay an attorney fee.
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More than 8 Million Americans qualify for Social Security Disability Benefits.
HOW IT WORKS
Appealing a Social Security Disability Denial With Idiart Law Group
A strong appeal is more than simply saying “I disagree.” It means correcting gaps in your file, responding directly to Social Security’s reasons for denying you, and clearly showing how your conditions prevent you from working. Here is how we help.
Step 1
Review Your Denial and Deadlines
We carefully review your denial letter, your initial application, and any forms Social Security used in making its decision. We also confirm important deadlines so your right to appeal is protected. Then we explain, in plain language, what went wrong and what we can do next for your Sacramento disability appeal.
Step 2
Strengthen the Evidence
We help gather missing medical records, test results, and statements from your providers or people who know you. We work with you to better explain your symptoms, limitations, and day-to-day challenges so that Social Security sees the full picture of how your conditions affect your ability to live and work in Sacramento.
Step 3
File the Appeal
We prepare and file the appeal paperwork that applies to your stage of the process, such as a request for reconsideration or a request for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Our team handles forms, follow-up, and communication with Social Security for your Sacramento disability appeal.
Step 4
Pursue the Claim
If your case goes to a hearing, we help you understand what to expect, what the judge may ask, and how to clearly talk about your conditions and work history. We appear with you at the hearing, whether you live in Sacramento or elsewhere in California and present arguments and evidence in support of your disability claim.
Step 1
Review Your Denial and Deadlines
We carefully review your denial letter, your initial application, and any forms Social Security used in making its decision. We also confirm important deadlines so your right to appeal is protected. Then we explain, in plain language, what went wrong and what we can do next for your Sacramento disability appeal.
Step 2
Strengthen the Evidence
We help gather missing medical records, test results, and statements from your providers or people who know you. We work with you to better explain your symptoms, limitations, and day-to-day challenges so that Social Security sees the full picture of how your conditions affect your ability to live and work in Sacramento.
Step 3
File the Appeal
We prepare and file the appeal paperwork that applies to your stage of the process, such as a request for reconsideration or a request for a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge. Our team handles forms, follow-up, and communication with Social Security for your Sacramento disability appeal.
Step 4
Pursue the Claim
If your case goes to a hearing, we help you understand what to expect, what the judge may ask, and how to clearly talk about your conditions and work history. We appear with you at the hearing, whether you live in Sacramento or elsewhere in California and present arguments and evidence in support of your disability claim.
Ways We Can Help
Car Accident
If a careless driver hurt you or someone you love, we’re here to step in. Our team deals with the insurance company, gathers the evidence, and fights to recover money for medical bills, lost wages, and the impact on your life.
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Social Security Disability
When a health condition keeps you from working, getting SSD benefits shouldn’t be another battle. We guide you through applications and appeals, handle the paperwork and deadlines, and work to prove your disability so you’re not facing the system alone.
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Slip & Fall
Falls on unsafe floors, stairs, or walkways can cause serious injuries. We hold negligent property owners accountable and pursue compensation for your medical treatment, lost income, and pain and suffering.
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We handle many types of cases, including:
- Personal Injury
- Car Accident
- Social Security Disability
- Catastrophic Injury
- Dog Bite
- Disability Application
- Disability Appeal
- Disability Hearing
- Pedestrian Accident
- Wrongful Death
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Home
- Slip & Fall
MEET OUR TEAM
Honest Care • Clear Advice • Smart Approach
Director of Social Security
Brian Goode
Personal Disability Attorney
Justin Idiart
Hearing Representative
Brandon Chapman
Hearing Representative
Breanne Hutchison
Hearing Representative
David Sanders
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Social Security Disability in California, by the Numbers
See how many California claims Social Security approves and how long a hearing takes, from the agency's own figures.
See the California numbersSacramento Disability Appeal Questions
Social Security says I could do other work. How do I respond?
With evidence and an appeal. That finding means Social Security decided your limits still allow some kind of job. To get there, it weighs your medical conditions, age, education, past work and skills. A denial can also say you can do your past work. Either finding can be appealed. The deadline is generally 60 days after you receive the decision. Our disability team reads the reasons in your Sacramento denial and builds the appeal around them.
If the Appeals Council turns me down, is there anything left?
Yes, one more level. Beyond it lies one more option, a civil lawsuit in federal district court. A U.S. district court judge decides it, and you have 60 days after the Appeals Council decision to file. Social Security calls federal court your last opportunity to appeal its decision. Our disability team tells you honestly whether the next step makes sense.
Is it worth appealing when most first appeals fail?
It can be, because the hearing comes next. In fiscal year 2026, about 15 percent of California reconsiderations were approved. At the hearing stage, the 17 California hearing offices in Social Security's data approved about 60 percent of decisions. In most cases, an appeal keeps your original claim alive. Starting over with a new application can mean giving up benefits tied to the earlier filing date. Our disability team weighs your Sacramento denial with you before you decide.
Is it my job to prove I am disabled, or Social Security's?
Generally, yours. In general, you have to prove to Social Security that you are disabled. Social Security's rules say you must tell Social Security about or submit all evidence known to you that relates to your disability. That duty continues at each appeal level (20 CFR 404.1512). The evidence must be complete and detailed enough for Social Security to decide. Our disability team takes on the work of collecting and sending it for your Sacramento appeal.
I missed the exam Social Security set up and was denied. What now?
Act within the appeal window. If you skip a consultative examination, an exam Social Security arranges, without a good reason, Social Security may find you are not disabled (20 CFR 404.1518). You have 60 days to appeal. Explain why you missed the exam, and keep your address and phone number up to date so notices reach you. Our disability team files the appeal and adds your own medical records.
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