Denied Social Security Disability: Help Overcome SSDI Application Denial

Being denied Social Security Disability Benefits can be very upsetting and a stressful time, the rejection can feel personal and carries with it worries about your future. Being denied SSDI benefits isn’t as rare as people think, which is why it’s important to have help from SSDI lawyers when applying, but even when rejected it’s crucial to have legal help to appeal.

Learn why an application may have been denied and the appeal process ahead below. We at Marken Law Group, PS, have helped hundreds of people fight their rejection and help them secure the benefits that are rightfully theirs.

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Why Would Your Social Security Disability Application Be Denied?

If you’ve been denied disability benefits, there are a few reasons the Social Security Administration rejected the application:
  • Insufficient Medical Evidence

If the medical records weren't detailed enough, incomplete, or didn't demonstrate a disability that meets the SSA's definition, that could be the reason for denial.

  • Income and Work Status

Earning more than the Substantial Gainful Activity limit or not having enough recent work history or Social Security credits could cause an SSDI claim to be denied.

  • Failure to Follow Prescribed Therapy

If you didn't adhere to the prescribed treatments without a valid reason, the SSA can deny your claim. Short-Term Disability: If the injury or illness improved within 12 months, then the claim would be denied.

  • Inaccurate or Incomplete Applications

Errors or missing information in the application is an immediate rejection.

  • Not Meeting Technical Requirements

Filing for SSD benefits before obtaining enough work credits.

SSDI Denial Appeal Process Overview

If your SSDI benefits were denied, that isn’t the final decision. You have the right to appeal:

1.

Request for Reconsideration

Within 60 days of receiving the denial notice you can ask for a reconsideration, where a different claims examiner will review the application along with any new evidence provided.

2.

Hearing by an Administrative Law Judge

If the reconsideration was denied, you can request a hearing before an Administrative Law Judge and present new evidence, call witnesses, and make a case for why your benefits should be approved.

3.

Appeals Council Review

Within 60 days of the judge’s decision, you can request a review by the Social Security Appeals Council.

4.

Federal Court Review

Within 60 days of the Appeals Council’s decision you can file a lawsuit in a federal district court where a federal judge will review the case.

There are four ways to fight a denial and with an experienced SSDI lawyer at your side, your chances of a reversal are much higher.

How Marken Law Can Help

Have you been denied Disability or SSI Benefits? Marken Law Group, PS can help. Whether you have been denied disability benefits initially, at reconsideration, or by the administrative judge or appeals council, we have the experience to provide you with the answers and the correct approach to win your next appeal!
These benefits are rightly yours, but denied disability is not uncommon. Social Security wants to make it as hard as they can for you to achieve these deserved benefits.

Fortunately, Marken Law Group, PS, can help. Best of all, there is NO FEE unless we get you benefits. So pick up the phone today!

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