Do not give up if your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) claim has been denied. Approximately 75% of first-time SSDI applications are unsuccessful. You need the help of a skillful, experienced Oklahoma City SSDI claim denial attorney to guide you through the often overwhelming and frustrating Social Security Administration (SSA) claims process.
As an Oklahoma City Social Security Benefits attorney, Gary Wayne Jones has more than 30 years of experience helping disabled Oklahomans receive the benefits they are owed. You worked hard to pay Social Security taxes. Do not be discouraged by the red tape involved in collecting what is owed to you.
Call us at (405) 236-1416 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your SSDI claim. We will listen to you, answer your questions, explain your options, and help you decide your next steps. If we represent you, we will fight tirelessly for your right to receive the benefits you deserve.
Common Reasons For SSDI Claim Denial
It often feels like the SSA is looking for any reason to deny your SSDI claim and that can leave you feeling helpless. However, an experienced SSDI benefits attorney can more smoothly anticipate problems and guide you through the claims process. Some of the most common reasons that SSDI claims are denied include:
- Your injury not being diagnosed accurately
- You have fully recovered
- Your injury does not seem to be as serious as you claim
- You can go back to work even if you have not fully recovered
- You have not worked long enough to be qualified for SSDI
- Incomplete applications
- Not using the recognized or typical SSA terminology to support your claim
- Insufficient medical evidence
- Submitting a new application after denial rather than pursuing an appeal
- If you are working even part-time, you may earn too much to qualify
Problems with the application are often the reason for denial. Some of the most common SSDI application errors include:
- Your doctor’s report is not consistent with SSA’s regulations defining disability
- Medical evidence is not appropriately documented
- Your inability to work was not documented appropriately
- Filing supporting documentation and forms with the wrong office
- Incomplete forms
- Missing deadlines
An experienced Oklahoma City SSDI Claim Denial lawyer knows how to avoid these common mistakes and streamline the approval process.
What Are The Eligibility Requirements for SSDI Benefits?
SSDI benefits are paid to those who are disabled and can no longer work if they meet specific requirements. To qualify for SSDI, you (or your spouse or parent) must have worked and paid taxes (FICA) into the Social Security system for a long enough period to accumulate the necessary “work credits”.
If you have enough work credits to qualify, you must then meet the SSA’s disability criteria. The disability must be an illness, injury, or condition that significantly limits your ability to do basic work activities for at least 12 months, or the illness, injury, or condition is expected to lead to death.
SSDI payments are based on the lifetime average earnings of the wage-earner and may be reduced if the applicant receives other public disability benefits or workers’ compensation benefits.
If your application for SSDI benefits has been denied, do not be discouraged. Let The Law Center For Social Security Disability and Gary Wayne Jones help you get the benefits you are entitled to.
Social Security Disability assistance is all we do. Contact us today at (405) 236-1416 or visit our contact page to schedule a free consultation to discuss your case.
What To Do If Your Claim Is Denied
If your application for Social Security Disability benefits was denied, you are not alone. Most initial applications are denied, but that does not mean that your pursuit of disability benefits ends here. After receiving a denied application, you can still take action to protect your future.
Your next step should be to contact an experienced lawyer like me, Gary Jones, at The Law Center for Social Security Disability in Oklahoma City. I will work to help you overcome a denied Social Security claim and get the benefits you need.
Why Was Your Claim Rejected?
A claim may be denied for many reasons. Your denial letter from the Social Security Administration may offer some clues.
Perhaps at the bottom of the page where it lists medical records, there is something missing such as a specific doctor or hospital. On the second page, where it addresses the specified disabilities, perhaps there is inaccurate information.
I will review this denial document with you to determine what, if anything, was missing or overlooked by the Social Security Administration.
What You Can Do
Many people give up after receiving notice that their claim was denied. They think they must not be eligible, but that is not necessarily the case.
I will help you determine whether you are truly eligible and, if you are, I will guide you through the appeals process to help you get Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits.
Fight A Claim Denial with an SSDI Claim Denial Attorney in Oklahoma City
Call (405) 236-1416 or email me to discuss a denied claim with a trusted Oklahoma City SSDI Claim Denial Attorney who has worked on these cases for more than two decades. The sooner you reach out to my office, the sooner you can secure the benefits you need to make ends meet.