Ideally, the Social Security disability application process would be hassle-free, that’s not always the case. Over 70% of the initial claims submitted for people with disabilities are denied. This can lead many Kansas residents to question why so many cases are being denied.
Applicants aren’t professionally represented
It’s been shown that applicants who have a professionally qualified person representing them throughout the duration of their claim are more likely to get approved. Unfortunately, many people with disabilities undergo the Social Security disability claims process by themselves. It’s easy to miss subtle necessities to the claims process as an individual. Having an experienced SSDI legal representative helps to eliminate missing paperwork and information for your claim.
Bad jurisdiction area
When looking at the statistics of the number of claims that are accepted from one region to the next, there are noticeable differences. Unfortunately, there is an abundance of factors that could lead to higher denial rates in certain jurisdictions. However, it can pay to be knowledgeable about where your jurisdiction stands on its overall denial percentage when presenting your individual case.
Not enough medical evidence
To get a claim approved for SSDI, it must be presented with documented medical evidence. The Social Security Administration doesn’t want to pay out money for claims that are not fully justified. This causes representatives to err on the side of denial more often than not when a questionable claim is submitted.
By understanding the reasons that your SSDI claim may be denied, you can work to construct a better case for yourself. The above are some of the most common reasons for denial of claims. If you’re getting ready to file an SSDI claim, it’s a good idea to enlist an attorney to help you face an uphill battle throughout the entire claims process.