Your Chances of Getting Approved for Disability Benefits

Getting disability benefits isn't easy unless you have an extremely severe or terminal illness. Most people who apply for disability are denied benefits because the SSA believes there is some type of job they can do. It can help your chances of getting benefits to learn about how the system works.

The articles on this page explain the factors that affect your chances of approval for Social Security disability benefits. Readers will learn about approval rates at each stage, common reasons for denials, how specific conditions are evaluated, and tips for improving your chances of having a successful disability claim.

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