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8 THINGS NOT TO DO WITH SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

Writer: The Forsythe Firm
The Forsythe Firm
Nov 24, 2025
1 min read

Updated: Aug 19

1. Tell them any lies or exaggerations.

2. Accept any money you may not be entitled to (Will come back and bite you, hard).

3. Fail to file a written appeal on any unfavorable decision or denial within 60 days.

4. Try to handle appeals on your own without a lawyer

5. Miss deadlines or fail to return requested forms / paperwork

6. File a new claim without checking to see if you meet basic requirements.

7. Fail to report any medical treatments or doctor's visits

8. Neglect to report work or wages while on or applying for disability.


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