Applying again for benefits once they have been denied is not a good idea because an appeal maintains the original application. Benefits could be jeopardized if the applicant sends in a new application. When we appeal, we can go to a hearing with an administrative law judge to explain exactly how much the applicant should receive. We will ensure that we are working from the same case that was presented when the client initially applied. It can be difficult to make a new application look exactly like an old application. Filing a new application might also confuse the SSA because they will have multiple files. They could deny both cases, thinking it is fraud, even though the client merely applied again because they were worried about receiving their benefits.