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WHAT YOU NEED FOR SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY IN 2025

 With more than half a million Social Security disability claims pending nationwide, that agency is slower than ever and issuing more denials than ever.  

Here's what you will probably need to win a disability claim in 2024 and beyond:

1.  At least one severe impairment that prevents you from working, one that will last for at least 12 straight months and is medically determinable.

2.  Good medical documentation from doctors, clinics, hospitals or other providers.

3.  An evaluation of how your impairments impede your functional abilities.

4.  A good disability lawyer (not required but highly recommended).

I am quick to point out that Social Security does not require a lawyer to to apply for benefits.  However, I'm just as quick to point out Social Security's very high denial rates:  around 75 percent at the application level, and up to 85-90 percent at the first appeal.

And the long wait for a decision.  In 2023, 30,000 claimants died while waiting on Social Security to give them a decision on their disability claims.

They key to winning SSDI benefits is persistence.  Appeal the denials as routine "business-as-usual "and get your case before an administrative law judge as soon as you can.  Keep seeing your doctors and stay compliant with treatment.  Build as much medical evidence as you can.  

If you have questions, we have answers.  Contact The Forsythe Firm in Huntsville at (256) 799-0297.  We can answer most questions over the phone.  If you need to come in for a consultation, it's free.  (256) 799-0297.

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