The Top 4 Reasons Why Your Social Security Disability Claim Was Denied.
If your social security
disability claim was denied, you are not alone. Nearly two-thirds
of all initial social security disability claims are estimated to be declined. It can be aggravating and
perplexing, particularly if you have no idea why your claim was denied. The
good news is that there are only a few common reasons why social security
disability claims are denied, and once you understand them, you can take steps
to correct them and improve your chances of having your SSD claim approved.
What causes SSD claims to be
denied?
According to a recent Commonwealth Fund study, about a third of people with private health insurance who
requested surgery or other medical services received a denial letter. According
to the survey, nearly two-thirds of individuals who got a refusal letter had
their claims approved.
So, what's the story
behind these figures? What's more, why are SSD claims denied in the first
place?
An SSD claim may be denied
for a variety of reasons.
1. For one thing, the
applicant could have failed to meet the eligibility requirements.
Several variables
determine eligibility for Social
Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits. The applicant's work history, age, and
disability are critical.
Because SSDI is a social
insurance programme designed to assist people who cannot work due to a
disability, work history is considered. An applicant must have worked long
enough and recently enough to be eligible for benefits.
The age of the applicant
is also taken into account when determining eligibility. People who are too
young or too old are not eligible for SSDI. The periods may differ from one
state to the next.
For disability benefits,
the Social Security Administration has a minimum age requirement. To be eligible for disability payments,
you must have worked and paid Social Security taxes for at least five years.
Children, on the other hand, are exempt from the five-year requirement. There
is no upper age limit for filing a Social Security Disability claim in
California. As soon as you become disabled, you can file a claim. If you are
unemployed and unable to perform substantial work due to your disability, you
may be eligible for benefits.
2. The claimant failed to
provide sufficient evidence to back up their disability claim.
If a claimant fails to
provide enough evidence to support their disability, the Social Security
Administration (SSA) may deny the claim. You must provide medical evidence from
a doctor proving your inability to work to be approved for Social Security Disability
benefits. This evidence must demonstrate that your disability meets the SSA's
disability definition.
The SSA may request
additional information or a medical evaluation from one of their doctors if you
do not have enough medical evidence. If you don't have enough evidence to back
up your claim, the SSA will likely reject it.
3. The claimant did not correctly
complete the application.
The claimant's Social
Security Disability claim
may be denied if the application was not completed correctly. The claimant must
be familiar with all of the questions on the application and provide complete
and accurate answers. If there are any gaps in the information, the claim may
be denied due to a lack of knowledge.
4. The claimant is employed
and earning an excessive amount of money.
Workers receiving
disability benefits are subject to a set earnings limit set by the Social
Security Administration. If a claimant's income exceeds the income limit, they
will lose their benefits. Your income must be below a particular level to be
eligible for SSD benefits. Your job status and the number of people living in
your home determine the exact limit. Workers receiving disability benefits are
subject to a set earnings limit set by the Social Security Administration. The
current monthly earnings limit is $1,220.
It is critical to seek
legal assistance if you have been denied benefits. Attorneys at Gaylord and
Nantias can help you file a
Social Security Disability claim and get the benefits you deserve. Don't
hesitate to contact us at (562) 561-2669
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