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If your disability claim for either SSI or social security disability benefits was denied, you probably, when you read your notice of denial, experienced a combination of disbelief, dismay, and perhaps even some anger. And this is completely normal and understandable. After all, when you filed your application you did so in earnest. And even if you had heard from others that most people are denied when they first apply, you may still have held onto a glimmer of hope that your SSI or SSDI (social security disability insurance) claim would be properly handled. Unfortunately, getting denied on a disability claim tends to be the rule, rather than the exception. If you have your claim for disability denied, what should you do? The first thing you should do is...not panic. Truthfully, the vast majority of all SSI disability and social security disability applications are denied. In fact, nearly seventy percent of all individuals nationwide have their claim for disability denied when they initially file for benefits. So, don't panic and don't give in to depression. Most applicants for SSI or SSD have their disability denied and, statistically, that's simply how it is. However, the fact that you've had your disability denied on an initial application does not mean that you cannot, or will not eventually, win your disability benefits. In fact, if you pursue your disability claim through the appeals process established by the social security administration, your chances of being approved and awarded benefits will probably increase substantially. True, you may once again have your claim for disability denied on your first appeal. But, once you finally get your case in front of an administrative law judge at an OHA (office of hearings and appeals) hearing, your chances of being approved will increase significantly. Statistically, more than half of all claims that are heard by judges at hearings are, in fact, approved. And this includes all claims that are evaluated at this level, including children's cases which, typically, have a lower rate of approval than many other types of claims. For claimants who are over fifty, the chances of being approved for SSI or SSD following a hearing are even greater. For information on things to consider (or reconsider) if you've had your claim for disability denied, continue on to part II of this article. Disability Denied - What to do next Disability Advocates Help with Claims Free Case Evaluation Disability benefits for disabled children Social security and your doctor Medical records for your social security disability claim |
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If you suffer from a medical disability such as hip, neck, shoulder, ankle, wrist, back, or other joint problems, disc herniation, degenerative disc disease, spinal stenosis, carpal tunnel syndrome, rsi or repetetive stress injury, inflammatory bowel disease, ulcerative colitis, irritable bowel syndrome, arthritis, dysthymia, depression or other mood disorders, congestive or chronic heart failure, type 1 diabetes, type 2 diabetes, diabetic neuropathy, high blood pressure (hypertension), seizure disorder, stroke, copd, emphysema, hearing loss or poor hearing, statutory blindness, peripheral field problems or other vision loss, clinical obesity, attention deficit hyperactivity or, simply, adhd, bipolar disorder or manic depression, panic disorder, schizophrenia, autism, head trauma, memory loss, low iq, mental retardation, learning disability, epilepsy, cancer, chronic fatigue, multiple sclerosis, lupus, anxiety, inner ear problems, meniere's, vertigo or dizziness, kidney failure requiring dialysis or other renal problems, cirrhosis, hepatitis, or other liver disease, pancreatitis, osteoarthritis, osteoporosis, asthma, bronchitis, cystic fibrosis, rsd or reflex sympathetic dystrophy, crohn's disease, sarcoidosis, peripheral vascular disease, lyme disease, cerebral palsy, down syndrome, hiv, aids, anemia, sickle cell, thyroid problems including hypothyroidism, esrd or end stage renal disease, reflux, gerd (gastroesophageal reflux disease), cfids, muscular dystrophy, coronary artery disease, cardiomyopathy, or tachycardia, bradycardia or other arrhythmia and have initiated or been denied on a social security disability, or ssi, claim for benefits, this site may assist you with your case. Social Security Disability benefits are often difficult to win; however many claims for social security disability are lost simply because a claimant did not know enough about the disability process to their social security or ssi claim. For information re: representation on a social security disability or ssi claim (attorney or non attorney representative), see the "questions" & "how" pages. |
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