You have probably heard that many disability applications are denied. The Social Security Administration (SSA) does deny a significant portion of the applications that come in. While some of these denials are certainly justified, many people who are seeking SSDI benefits are surprised to be denied and believe that they do have a disability that should qualify for benefits.
And that may be the case. You often have an option to appeal, or you can take other steps to rectify issues with your application so that you will be approved. It is just important to know exactly what is missing and why it was denied. In many cases, the issue lies with medical evidence.
Examples of medical evidence
You can see that this is one of the most important parts of the process because the Social Security Administration itself says that: “Medical evidence is the cornerstone of the disability determination.” In cases where people are denied and are confused by that determination, it could be that their application lacked sufficient medical evidence. Examples of evidence you may want to submit include:
- Copies of your medical records and healthcare records
- Statements from your doctor about your diagnosis or your prognosis for recovery
- The results of any laboratory tests you had carried out, such as blood tests
- The results of any hospital scans, such as MRI tests or CAT scans
The SSA does not just want to hear your account claiming that you are disabled and that you cannot work. They want to see appropriate medical evidence that backs that up. Often, the key to approval is simply supplying the right evidence with your application, and that is why it can be so helpful to work with an experienced law firm as you go through this process.