Social Security

Disability Denial

Those who are too sick or injured to work are eligible to receive social security disability compensation subsidized by the federal government. Aside from providing a means to get through daily life and replace lost wages, these integral funds are designed to assist with expensive prescriptions that help you cope with your illness or disability. Unfortunately, sometimes payment for your disability will be denied. Being bogged down by disability is bad enough, but a lack of income only compounds matters. It is not uncommon for the people reviewing your application for disability payment to deem you an unqualified recipient, although you believe differently.

In 2005, the Social Security Administration (SSA) disbursed approximately $126 billion to over 17 million beneficiaries. If 17 million cases were approved by the SSA, you may also have a chance to get your social security claim approved.

• You are unable to provide ample medical proof.
• Impairment does not warrant compensation due to its level of severity.
• Your injury or illness is a direct result of substance abuse.
• It is improbable that your disability will last longer than one year.
• Your ability to perform at work is unaffected.
• You can perform an alternative job to substitute for your previous occupation.
• You do not adhere to the instructions pertaining to your medication.
• You go back to work while the disability application is still being processed.

You should realize that when your application for disability payment is under review, your submission will be scrutinized and compared to every rule and regulation in order to identify a weakness in your claim. This seems unfair considering so many others with your same condition were approved. If your social security claim is denied, the SSA allows you to appeal their decision, but this appeals process can take up to a year.

If your application for Social Security Disability is denied, do not reapply. This is a common mistake made by applicants for disability benefits. Instead, you should file an appeal. In addition, it is advisable to seek the services of a qualified Social Security Disability Lawyer who can guide you through the disability appeals process. Represented cases often have a much higher chance of winning than those that are not represented. A qualified Social Security Disability attorney can also help you recover past due benefits.