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Do You Want to Defend Your Chance for a Stable Future?
The thing is, it’s real easy to be denied for Social Security Disability benefits.
They’re looking for any reason they can think of to deny you, so they can say the system is strict. Most people get denied.
Over a recent 10-year period, only about 20 percent of first-time applications for Social Security Disability got approved. After going through several steps to appeal denials, approvals went up to 30 percent. That still means 70 percent got denied in the end.
But there are signs you can look for that you’ll be denied for disability—and you could fix those weak spots and make it into the small group that wins benefits.
If you’re in West Texas, get an experienced disability lawyer to help, someone who knows where the pitfalls are and how to steer you the right way.
A government report found that people who had representatives like lawyers with them at their disability hearings were almost three times more likely be approved for benefits than people who didn’t. And you don’t pay a fee for your disability attorney if you don’t win.
In Lubbock, Plainview, Levelland, Midland-Odessa and all across West Texas, talk to Baynetta M. Jordan, P.C., Attorney at Law. West Texas disability lawyer Baynetta Jordan and her disability law firm team have helped thousands of people.
We say, “Nobody Pushes West Texans Around™.” Read below for nine of the top signs that you will be denied for disability. Or get in touch now and get another chance at financial relief and stability.
9 Signs You Will Be Denied for Disability
Any of these issues could be problems for your Social Security Disability case:
No. 1: You don’t have much medical evidence.
This means reports from doctors, medical test results and more.
No. 2: You haven’t gone in for regular medical treatment.
If your medical records show you haven’t consistently sought help for the health impairments that keep you from working, you may be denied.
No. 3: Your health problems aren’t severe enough.
You must have medical conditions that make it impossible for you to work and are sure to last for at least a year.
No. 4: You’re working.
Disability benefits are for people who can’t work because of bad health. While you may be able to work a little and still get benefits, working also can easily get you denied.
No. 5: Your Social Security forms aren’t complete and correct.
You’ve got to fill out pages of forms, and you’ve got to do it right.
No. 6: You don’t answer Social Security’s questions.
If Social Security asks you for more information, or to fill out another form, and you don’t respond, you’re putting your benefits at risk.
No. 7: Your information contradicts itself.
Social Security Disability examiners and judges will notice if you say one thing on one form, a conflicting thing on a different form, or another thing in person at your disability hearing.
No. 8: You’re overplaying, or downplaying, your situation.
You’ve got to strike the right balance in describing how your health problems interfere with your life. Don’t exaggerate. But don’t sugar-coat it, either.
No. 9: Your work record or financial situation disqualifies you.
To be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) benefits, you must have worked and paid taxes into the system long enough and recently enough. You could still be eligible for another form of disability benefits: Supplemental Security Income (SSI). But for SSI you must have extremely limited financial means.
Lubbock disability attorney Baynetta Jordan and her team can guide you so you don’t make mistakes, and you have a better chance of winning disability benefits.
Start with a free conversation.
How to Overcome Getting Denied for Disability in Texas
Because so many people are denied for disability benefits, it’s practically a normal part of the process to file an appeal.
Don’t give up. In fact, not appealing is another key mistake you can make.
When you appeal, the process gets more legalistic.
You’ll need to analyze why you were denied and identify the flaws in your claim and in Social Security’s reasons for denying you. You’ll need to gather fresh evidence. You may even need to argue your case before a judge.
So the next step is getting an experienced Social Security Disability lawyer to help you.
It’s low risk because it can improve your chances of winning, and you don’t pay an attorney fee until you win anyway.
Plus, you get an ally in your struggle, someone who listens, understands and provides much-needed personal attention for a process than can feel impersonal.
Reach out to the Baynetta M. Jordan disability law firm in Lubbock to fortify your Social Security Disability claim and create a better financial future.
