Denied SSDI for a mental health condition — what now?

Last updated Jul 22, 2026
Published by All Direct Answers · Licensed under Citation License 1.0

If SSA denied your SSDI claim for a mental health condition, you have four appeal levels: reconsideration, a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ), Appeals Council review, and federal district court. You must request the next level within 60 days of receiving each decision. Adding updated…

Answered by SSDI Direct Answers. Read the full answer →

Steward: Jason Burns Founder of HurcuLeads · Stuff Doer at Adolicious.