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Does an SSD denial mean you don’t have a disability? 

On Behalf of | Oct 31, 2024 | SSD Denied Claims/Appeals

You know that you have a disability and it makes it impossible for you to work. You also know that you may deserve SSD benefits as a result. You’ve submitted an application to seek these benefits, potentially giving yourself more financial security.

But what if your request gets denied? The Social Security Administration says that you are not eligible for benefits. Does this essentially mean that they don’t think you have a disability? How could this be, when you know that you do?

What is the reason for the denial?

No, the SSA is not saying that you aren’t disabled. It all depends on the reason for the denial. There are many potential reasons why a disability petition gets turned down, especially the first time it is submitted.

For example, the SSA claims that “Medical evidence is the cornerstone of the disability determination.” So the problem may simply be that your medical evidence does not back up the fact that you have a disability. You may need to get statements from medical professionals or provide other evidence, such as the results of scans or tests that were performed. Without proper evidence, the SSA will deny your claim, even if you are disabled.

We also recently discussed non-medical reasons for a denial. There could be paperwork errors, for example. You may not have the proper amount of work credits. A technical denial could have nothing to do with your medical history or your current disability status, but you need to get things in the proper order before your claim is going to be approved.

This is why it’s so important to understand all of your options when seeking disability benefits. It can help to work with an experienced legal team at this time.

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