One thing you might not be aware of is that most SSDIs (Social Security Disability Insurance) end up being denied.
Based on the SSA (Social Security Administration), initial applications are only accepted 22% of the time.
Also, around 63% of all applications end up denied. It is very important that you understand why yours was not successful.
If you receive an SSI denied SSI pending result, here is what you have to know.
Why Are Disability Claims Denied?
Claims to receive SSDI benefits are always different so it is important to get in touch with an attorney if you have a problem.
However, some reasons are much more common than others. You have to understand that simply because the claim ends up being denied is not necessarily due to the fact that you do not qualify.
There are so many legitimate claims that end up being denied.
The really common reasons why are:
- Not Enough Medical Evidence – The most important part of your claim is what medical evidence you present. You have to document your disability and the way in which it stops you from doing work. Oftentimes, applications are denied since not much medical documentation is presented to prove the disability.
- Too Many Earnings – The SSDI benefit is only for the person who cannot work. When you keep working and you earn over a specific amount, you instantly become ineligible. Just a limited amount can be received as the benefits are offered. Also, this is considered to be proof that the individual can work and is not disabled enough.
- Prior Denials – It is common to make the mistake of simply filling your application after you receive a denial for the past one. The must better choice would be to file an appeal. The approach of just filing another claim leads to a much higher possibility your application will be denied.
- Not Following Treatment Advice – When you do not follow the advice of the doctor when it comes to treatments or when there are medical care gaps, there is a good possibility the claim is going to be denied. The examiner argues that you cannot determine if you are disabled or not when you do not get the medical treatment recommended.
- Not Cooperating – When you ignore the requests to offer extra information or you do not cooperate as the application process is underway, the SSDI claim is going to be denied.
What Should You Do When The SSDI Application Is Denied?
Obviously, the best thing you can do is to avoid all the mistakes that were highlighted above so that you drastically increase the possibility that your application will be accepted.
The second really important thing to do if you want to make the claim stronger is to hire a very experienced attorney specializing in disability claims.
Do this as soon as you can since it will help a lot in gathering all the documentation you need and instantly strengthen your disability claim.
Having a dedicated and skilled legal team in your corner will do wonders.