Just wanted to report that I used the online appeal process yesterday from here in Thailand.

The process was fairly simple and fast.

I used this appeal as it looks like the fastest and easiest way to get a ruling.

The reason I need to appeal was because my son lost his benefits as he turned 18 years old BUT, he is still in high school grade 12 here in Thailand which is called upper secondary school and Grade Mathayom 6 and will not graduate until March of next year. They initially said he was not in high school and that is why I needed to file an appeal.

Just wanted to post in case anyone needs to appeal a decision by the SSA.

Was it the appeal process talked at this SSA webpage?

https://www.ssa.gov/apply/appeal-decision-we-made/request-reconsideration

16 hours ago, Pib said:

Was it the appeal process talked at this SSA webpage?

https://www.ssa.gov/apply/appeal-decision-we-made/request-reconsideration

Yes, that is correct.

Just wanted to update to say that the appeal was granted and it took exactly 60 days from filing online to approve. Very happy that they realized their mistake and the benefits were restored. I now have a little more trust in the system.