It is clear that some Ohio residents are disabled and unable to work. However, the Social Security Administration may not see it that way. The agency has strict requirements as to who is eligible to receive benefits. In fact, it is estimated that 80 percent of claims are denied the first time around. Instead of giving up, you can go through the appeals process and prove your case.
The first step is the request for reconsideration, which must be filed within 65 days after your initial denial. If your claim is denied again, you have another 65 days to ask for an administrative law judge to hear your case. If your claim is still denied, the Social Security system offers one final appeal. You have an additional 65 days to file your claim with the Appeals Council. If you are still without an approval, you have one last try with the Federal Court.
Why are so many cases denied? There needs to be strong evidence of disability that prevents a person from working. Sometimes the applicant is still able to work or maybe the doctor did not submit sufficient paperwork to prove a patients' case. Perhaps the applicant's disability is so rare that it is not listed in the Social Security Administration's guidelines. That's when you might want to seek legal assistance.
Even if you have been denied SSDI benefits, you still have rights. Don't let one denial stop you from receiving the benefits you deserve. With help from a lawyer, you may gain an understanding of the requirements for fighting an SSDI denial and position yourself for the possibility of a fair outcome.
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