A good number of Social Security Disability (SSD) claims are denied during the first application. In fact, according to the Social Security Administration (SSA), nearly two in three disability claims are initially denied. Fortunately, a denied claim is never the end...
Disability Appeals
2 steps you need to take if your disability claim is denied
The Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits can be an invaluable relief if you can no longer work due to a disabling condition. Unfortunately, the Social Security Authority (SSA) awards disability benefits based on the degree of need, which means that a huge number...
3 tips to help you boost your chances of winning an SSD appeal
Each year, tens of thousands of disabled Americans file for Social Security Disability (SSD) benefits. Unfortunately, a vast majority of these applications are denied for a variety of reasons. If your disability claim is denied, it helps to note that you can file an...
Appealing your denied SSD claim: The disability hearing
Unfortunately, many Social Security Disability (SSD) claims result in denial. However, this denial is not the end of your journey in filing a claim. You have the right to appeal a decision from the Social Security Administration (SSA). If your second attempt fails,...
How long does an SSD claim appeal take?
If your Social Security Disability (SSD) claim has been denied, you are not alone. There could be hundreds of thousands of other applicants in a similar situation. Many end up successfully appealing the decision to deny their claims. Navigating the appeals process is...
Social Security Disability appeals can take four levels
You may have heard it said that most Social Security Disability (SSDI) applications are denied the first time through, and this is true. Denials are so common that you really shouldn’t be all that concerned. Almost everyone has to appeal the initial decision. After...
