SSDI Denial Letter.....how do I appeal

So I applied for SSDI back in February. A few weeks ago I received a denial letter. It states I have 60 days to appeal. I have been calling lawyers around my area. No one will take my case.they said it's hard to win a SSDI case with mental health reasons for anyone under the age of 50. I don't understand I'm 38. I have worked since I was 16 and stopped working last year in April. I have paid into the system. What can I do? I heard before about maybe an advocate. Does anyone know where I can turn? I'm not sure I'll be able to appeal myself. Not even sure how to even go about it. I couldn't even call any lawyers I had to have my wife do it because of my anxiety being so severe. Anyone have any suggestions?? Thanks in advance

From my experience with my dad, he had to have a lawyer to help him qualify after being denied. He was over 50 though and his reasons were physical. I'm not really sure what else you can do if lawyers won't take you on. They are eager to make money, so they would take you if they thought you could win. Maybe just keep applying and use your doctor, therapist, psychiatrist, and supervisors as references for your file. Keep doing your best at work, lots of us on here just do our best despite paying into the system since 16, and ask if there is a waiting list you can get on with these lawyers for when you turn 50.

Sorry you couldn't find a lawyer who would take your case. I searched online and found a legal service where they don't collect unless they win. A lawyer came over and reviewed everything.

I got my SSDI when I was under 50 and it was based on mental health issues.

I would keep calling lawyers. My friend was told by several that her case was unwinnable but she kept calling and found one willing to try. Bottom line, if you paid into the system and cannot work, you DO qualify. One of the best things you can do is get the support of your doctor. If your current doctor won't support you, find another one. You can even talk to your primary care physician and enlist their help. Make a list of all the things preventing you from working. Be very detailed so they get an accurate picture of what you are dealing with. You can also write a letter to your local congress person, senetor and other people in positions of power.....explain that you've worked hard since age 16, have paid into the insurance program and unfortunately you need to use the insurance program you paid into. Be as detailed as possible when explaining what keeps you from working....I know some of it might be hard or embarrassing to talk about but it's important to give as much detail as possible. If you are able to get jobs (even though you know you will be fired) take the jobs and show them you are trying. If the records show you cannot work a 40hr week to support yourself, you do qualify. Good luck.

NAMI might be able to point you in the right direction in terms of lawyers that specialize in mental health disability. I don't know for sure but worth a shot.