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Does an SSDI denial mean you’re not disabled?

On Behalf of | Oct 7, 2024 | Social Security Disability |

You believe that you have a disability, and you want to seek benefits. Maybe you have suffered from an injury or an illness. Your condition means that you are not going to be able to work, so you need these crucial benefits simply to make ends meet.

You apply to the Social Security Administration, but you get a denial. Your petition is not approved and you are not granted benefits. Does this mean that the SSA thinks you don’t have a disability?

Disability applications are wrongfully denied all the time

No, this doesn’t mean that you are not disabled. After all, disability applications are denied for a lot of different reasons, so it’s important to know exactly why.

For example, it could be a technical denial. Maybe your medical condition is a disability, but you don’t meet the qualifications for another reason. Perhaps you don’t have the proper work history or you have insufficient credits. Maybe you have too many assets, so you do not qualify for benefits.

Another example could be if you simply made paperwork errors. Maybe it’s your first time through the SSDI process, and you just didn’t submit the paperwork correctly.

Finally, it could be an issue with evidence. Even if you have a disability, the SSA needs to see medical evidence to back that up. If you did not submit the proper evidence, you could still be denied – but all it means is that you need to gather the correct documentation from your medical provider.

Taking the next steps

This shows you why it’s important to continue considering your options, even after a denial. It may be time for an appeal, and it can help to work with an experienced legal team.