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.
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.
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