WHY WAS YOUR DISABILITY DENIED?

Only 23 percent of Social Security disability applications are approved during the first stage of the process. That means a denial rate of 77 percent. Nothing is more disappointing than getting denied your disability benefits when you are out of work and you need the income desperately. Your family depends on it.

Why are so many applications denied? Figuring this out may help you get approved.

1. LACK OF MEDICAL EVIDENCE is the No. 1 reason for denial. You may feel that you had good medical evidence that was sufficient to prove your disability. However, Social Security seldom sees it that way. Your medical evidence must convince skeptical decision makers that you are totally unable to work any job and that you will remain unable to do so for at least 1 year.

2. MEDICAL IMPROVEMENT is the second biggest reason for denial. If your medical condition is expected to improve within the next 12 months, Social Security will deny your claim--because they do not cover short term disability. A short-term disability is anything less than 12 straight months.

3. STILL WORKING is reason 3. If you are still working and earning at least $1,310 per month, you are not eligible to receive an SSDI benefit. It doesn't matter why you are working. Disability benefits are only for those who can't work.

4. TECHNICAL DENIALS are also a big problem. The application was not completed correctly. You waited too long to file. Documents were not returned on time. You didn't sign a form or questionnaire on time. You don't have enough "work credits" to be insured for SSDI benefits. You failed to provide proper documentation about your past work. A dozen things of this nature can get you denied.

Working with a top-notch Social Security representative, such as The Forsythe Firm, can increase your chance of early approval.

If you are denied, The Forsythe Firm will immediately file an appeal and seek to correct Social Security's error. We will right to get you paid, including any back pay due to you. If necessary, we will go all the way to court and appear before a judge to get your benefits started.

if you have received a Social Security denial letter within the past 60 days, contact The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville to find out how to properly respond to protect your rights under the claim Social Security has firm deadlines that must be observed when filing appeals or requests for reconsideration. If you miss a deadline you can lose your rights and your money.

One of our Social Security experts will provide you with a free consultation and advise you on what needs to happen for the best chance to recover your benefits. The Forsythe Firm has a high success rate in working with denied claims. Let us help you. No fee for our service unless we WIN your case and recover some back payments for you. (256) 799-0297.