The Forsythe Firm helps the disabled in Alabama and Tennessee to obtain Social Security disability and SSI benefits. We are dedicated to excellence in individualized representation and never charge a fee unless we are successful. (256) 799-0297.
Two-thirds of all Social Security disability claims get denied. That's about 67 out of 100. Why?
Claims get denied for many reasons. Generally, your denial letter will state, "You are not disabled according to our rules."
Social Security's definition of disability is very severe: they expect you to be totally unable to work at any full-time job for at least 12 consecutive months. And they want objective medical evidence to prove it.
Here is why many claims are denied:
There simply wasn't enough medical evidence.
All the medical evidence wasn't received.
Your past relevant work was light or easy; therefore, they believe you can still perform it.
Social Security sent you to one of their doctors who was a "warm body" in a lab coat. No help!
Social Security didn't properly consider the opinion of your own treating doctor.
They found that while you cannot perform some jobs, there are still a number of jobs in the national economy that you can do, despite your medical impairments.
What Should You Do?
Appeal your denial within 60 days. Seek and submit additional medical evidence. Get a statement from your own doctor (on a form acceptable to Social Security). Probably, you need to consider an attorney or non-attorney advocate--someone trained in federal appeals and winning denied claims.
You cannot be charged a legal fee if you don't win.
Initial consultations are free with no obligation.
Attorney's fees are paid directly by Social Security.
It will cost you nothing to file an appeal.
The odds of winning at appeal are better, although no one can predict or guarantee the results.
Attention Veterans: Social Security will pay billions of dollars to veterans in 2020.
If you served in any branch of the US military between 1954 and 2020, and are disabled prior to reaching retirement age--you may be entitled to monthly Social Security disability income.
Even if you are now on active duty but are unable to perform your regular military duties, you may qualify under the Wounded Warrior program.
Social Security can pay up to $3,011 per month. This is the maximum amount; few claimants will qualify for that much. SSDI benefits are in addition to any VA retirement or VA disability benefits paid. The Social Security disability process is separate and quite different from the VA process. For one thing, Social Security requires a "full disability"; there are no benefits for a partial disability, as there may be with the VA. If you are a veteran needing help with a Social Security claim, denial or appeal, please call me at the Forsythe Firm here in Huntsville. We handle SSDI claims and appeals all over Alabama and sometimes in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Kentucky and other states. Free consultations and we will never ask you for money. If your claim is decided favorably after we represent you, Social Security will pay our agreed upon fee directly. If you do not win or do not recover back pay, we will never charge a fee. Call us at (256) 799-0297 VISIT OUR WEBSITE: SOCIAL SECURITY JUSTICE
