An unfortunate reality of filing a Social Security disability claim is that the Social Security Administration (SSA) often denies them. Applicants who start the process with a lawyer representing them have a much greater chance of approval. Below, a disability benefits lawyer at David W. Kapor & Associates in Cincinnati, OH, explains a few reasons why the SSA denies claims.

3 Reasons Why Social Security Disability Claims Are Denied

1. Applicants Don’t Meet the Nonmedical Requirements

To qualify for disability payments, individuals must have worked jobs where they paid into the Social Security fund for at least 10 years. If they are working and not blind, they cannot earn more than $1,180 per month doing substantial gainful activity.

2. The SSA Does Not Have Enough Medical Evidence

Documenting total disability under the SSA standard is a complicated process by design. Individuals might not collect all of the information and medical records they need to prove their claim. Experienced disability benefits lawyers can gather, organize, and present the material in the way the agency wants it to justify a claims approval. 

3.  An Applicant’s Disability Is Due to Alcohol or Drugs

The SSA denies applications when it appears the individuals would not be disabled if they weren’t abusing or addicted to alcohol or drugs. However, skilled lawyers are often able to show their clients are disabled for another reason, such as severe liver disease or another condition that will last for more than 12 months or result in death.

In Cincinnati, the compassionate lawyers at David W. Kapor & Associates offer effective advocacy for individuals filing Social Security disability claims. If you want to file for disability benefits or have been turned down, trust these skilled and experienced lawyers to obtain the results you seek. Visit their website to learn about the application process, and follow them on Facebook for up-to-date news and information. Call (513) 721-2820 today to schedule a free, confidential consultation.