Why Your Social Security Disability Claim Was Denied
Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) is a program that is designed to help eligible disabled workers who find themselves unable to continue working due to a medical condition. The program pays monthly benefits and is a lifeline for families who find themselves without a source of income.
SSDI offers coverage for workers and family members from payment of Social Security taxes made by a worker, provided the worker has been employed and paid into the system for a long enough period of time. Besides disabled workers, SSDI covers disabled widows or widowers and disabled adult children of workers in certain situations. Montgomery disability attorneys can explain the details and complexities of the program to you and can help you examine your eligibility for payments.
Evidence used to evaluate and decide disability claims
After you apply, the Social Security Administration (SSA) reviews your application to make sure you meet the basic requirements for disability benefits. Your claim can be denied for many reasons:
- You have not worked enough years to qualify.
- You have not filled out the forms correctly.
- You have not provided the correct information.
- Your medical condition is not severe enough.
- Your medical condition is not on the List of Impairments.
Denials are common occurrences and can be frustrating to deal with by an injured worker. The decision to cover or deny payments is based on the information you provide as well as the medical information provided by the doctors, hospitals, clinics, or institutions that have treated you.
Social Security disability lawyers can help
An experienced disability attorney can increase your chances of collecting SSDI. With an attorney who is skilled in all aspects of the disability claims process, you have a much higher likelihood of success in having your claim approved. In the event you are denied benefits, a skilled disability lawyer can mount an aggressive appeal on your behalf.
Kay Dansby is a former Social Security staff attorney who has extensive experience in representing Alabama clients in Social Security disability cases. If you are disabled and have been denied SSDI benefits, call the Dansby Law Firm, P.C. right away for a free consultation. Call toll-free 877-885-4768 or arrange for a visit at our offices at 4601 Berry Boulevard, Montgomery, Alabama 36106.
