It is not easy navigating the world of social security disability. The Social Security Administration’s (SSA) definition of disability is different from what most people think. SSA defines disability as having a physical or mental condition that prevents one from doing substantial gainful activity for one year or result in death. This definition prevents many applicants from receiving their benefits.
Nash Disability Law understands how to work with the SSA’s rules and regulations to help clients. Whether people are disabled leaves a lot of room for argument, and that is why they need a lawyer. The doctor may disable someone, but that does not mean SSA will accept his or her findings. Rather, SSA uses their own team of medical experts to evaluate applicants. In fact, the SSA has specific criteria that must be met for most disabling conditions. Plainfield Disability Benefits applicants should schedule a consultation with the attorneys at Nash. Examples of things that result in denials include:
* having a disability that will not last long enough
* the SSA cannot find you
* refusal to cooperate
* failure to follow prescribed therapy
Many claims, like those based on broken bones, are denied because the applicant won’t be disabled for twelve months. Most bone fractures heal in less than a year. One of the benefits of having a lawyer is that an applicant cannot get lost. Often, applicants move and the agency does not receive a change of address. Applications are dismissed if claimants fail to show up for hearings. Hopefully, the attorney always knows how to find his or her client. Some people do not want to turn over their medical records to the agency.
Plainfield Disability Benefits applicants need to realize that SSA decisions are partially based on medical records. Additionally, the agency may want to schedule an exam with one of their doctors. Applicants must agree to the examination or the claim is dismissed. The SSA also denies claims when an applicant does not follow doctor’s orders. Acceptable excuses include things like being afraid of surgery or being unable to follow a therapy for medical reasons. Attorneys file appeals for clients who are denied benefits for any reason.
