Knowing if you have a high qualifying potential for Social Security Disability benefits is crucial before you submit an initial claim. There are several factors to consider when determining if you may more readily qualify for disability benefits, and a local Daytona SSDI lawyer can help.
What Is Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI)
SSDI is a federal insurance program that provides a financial benefit to workers that qualify as disabled. Those qualifying are insured because they have contributed to the Social Security trust fund via various forms of Social Security taxation. The program is closely related to Social Security retirement benefits and can often be a means of early retirement for disabled workers under age 65.
Why Disability Claims Get Denied
On average, 67% of all disability claims are initially denied by the Social Security Administration (SSA). Denied claims can occur if an applicant:
- Has an injury or impairment that is not expected to last over a year
- Has an injury or impairment that does not qualify as severe
- Has the ability to perform work tasks as usual
- Has the ability to perform another type of work
- Has an injury or impairment as a result of alcohol addiction or drug abuse
Claims can get denied based on an applicant’s lack of proper documentation or appeal procedures. An applicant’s disability claim may get denied if they:
- Fail to provide sufficient medical evidence
- Fail to cooperate with disability claims procedures
- Fail to follow a prescribed medical treatment plan
- Do not wish to continue the development process of the claim
- Return to a suitable and substantial work opportunity before the establishment of disability claim and benefits
Do Some Impairments Automatically Qualify For Disability?
While the SSA does not approve claims automatically, some impairments qualify more readily than others. Impairments that fit the SSA stringent checklist, known as the SSA Blue Book, meet the criteria to qualify as a disability. The SSA considers the listed impairments as disabling under its regulations, and an applicant may more readily qualify if they:
- Have sufficient medical evidence of a qualifying impairment
- Have a severe injury or impairment that is equal to a qualifying impairment
- Have a severe injury or impairment during medical and work-related consideration
- Have previously received disability benefits through established entitlement
How A Daytona SSDI Lawyer Can Assist
A survey sites that 80% of participating applicants who filed a claim without legal assistance were denied benefits. Getting help at the beginning of a disability application process can provide a great chance of getting approved for disability benefits and receiving them sooner.
A local Daytona SSDI lawyer at the law office of Culbertson Law Group can help if you need assistance filing an initial claim to ensure that you have all proper documentation and medical evidence.
Find Legal Help Today
Reach out to our team of knowledgeable disability lawyers today if you have questions about your disability claim qualifications. Our office has two of the ten certified Social Security Disability lawyers in Florida, and we can help you get the benefits you need. Contact our office to schedule an initial consultation with a Daytona SSDI lawyer today.