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PROBLEMS YOU MAY ENCOUNTER WITH SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY

Getting approved for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits is not as simple as filling out an application and waiting.  It is a very long and involved process that many claimants compare to working a full-time job.

HERE ARE SOME PROBLEMS YOU MAY ENCOUNTER WITH SSDI

 

1.        Slowness.  Takes an average of 225 days to get an initial decision.  If you add the usual appeals process, a favorable decision can take 18 to 24 months or longer.
 2.       High Denial Rate.  About 75 percent of disability applications are denied initially (in the first stage).
 3.       Difficulty Getting Medical  Records.  Doctors may not respond to a request for records. Or their records may not be adequate.
 4.       Stringent Burden of Proof.  The claimant must prove disability according to Social Security’s strict rules and regulations. 
5.       Long Appeals Process.  Two appeals are usually necessary for a real chance of approval. (Reconsideration, then a Hearing).
 6.       Complicated Rules and Regulations.  SSDI is governed largely in the 20 Code of Federal Regulations, with thousands of rules and terms that are difficult for the lay person to understand.
 7.       Hearings.  Most claims go before an Administrative Law Judge (ALJ) before being paid. Claimants usually get a lawyer to help at the hearing (though not required, it is advisable).
 8.       Slow Payment.  The initial payment, including the back pay, can take weeks or months—even after the claim has been approved.

The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville, AL has a long reputation of helping claimants through the complicated, confusing world of Social Security disability.   There is never a fee for our representation until you win your claim and receive back pay.  Consultations are FREE with absolutely no obligations.  You can have a relaxed conversation about your disability with no pressure and no expectations. We answer your questions with just a phone call.  Call (256) 799-0297.

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