Why Are Most People Who Apply for Disability Benefits Denied?
Even people with serious health problems are denied benefits all the time. As Social Security tries to avoid granting benefits to anyone who doesn’t deserve them, they put up more obstacles for you.
Getting denied is discouraging, but you should know it’s also normal.
Thousands of rules and procedures govern the Social Security Disability process. You can be turned down if:
- A Social Security employee overlooks part of your file.
- Your doctor doesn’t explain your condition using Social Security’s exact criteria.
- You leave out evidence.
- You leave out key details of your health and work history.
- You have an error in the information you provide.
- You miss a deadline.
Because it’s so common to be denied, filing an appeal may be your best chance to win life-changing disability benefits.
But you don’t have to wait until then to work with a disability lawyer. Your lawyer can take stress out of the process from your initial application for benefits for no fee until you win.
Remember, you paid for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) coverage. When you worked and part of your paycheck went to Social Security, you earned credits in the system.
It’s not a handout. It’s an insurance plan in case you’re forced to stop working before you’re ready to retire. You rightfully should receive this help.
At Robertson Wendt Disability, our disability attorneys help South Carolinians through this difficult moment in life.
We serve people in Charleston, Columbia and across the state. We treat every case with the care and dedication it deserves.
When health problems interfere with your ability to work, let us help you stabilize your life.
Contact Robertson Wendt Disability in Charleston to apply for Social Security Disability.
