Category Archives: Why People Are Denied

Assuming the Social Security Administration Knows Everything about You is a Mistake

Millions of people file for Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) every year.  The Social Security Administration (SSA) has difficulty processing these claims quickly, largely because they are understaffed.  For the SSA to keep up they need people … Continue reading

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A Little Back Pain is not enough to Win Social Security Disability

Because there is so much potential for abuse with people falsely claiming that they are so severely disabled that they cannot work, the Social Security administration has instituted stringent standards for approval for anyone applying for Social Security Disability. Back … Continue reading

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What do I do Next if my Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income Case gets Denied?

If your Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income case gets denied, you should file an appeal.  Generally, there are four levels of appeal for purposes of Social Security Disability or Supplemental Security Income benefits.  These include Reconsideration, Hearing, Appeals … Continue reading

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Will I need a Disability Attorney to File my Appeal in Federal District Court?

No.  Disability claimants can appeal their case to federal court without a disability lawyer.  However, it is unlikely they will succeed.  Federal court appeals are the most complicated and difficult level of the disability claim process.  It takes much time … Continue reading

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