Applying for Social Security disability benefits can be quite complex and to most applicants it is a daunting project. The number of claims for disability benefits is on the uptick, in the last year when such statistics were available, the SSA received close to 2.7 million applications; as little as a decade ago this number was less than 1.9 million.
Although the number of applications keeps going up, the numbers of applications that are approved are not. For the last ten years the number of successful applications has sat steady at just on 35 percent. Of this number, less than one quarter is approved based on their initial claim. The truth is more often than not a claimant will be denied benefits, this is why so many applicants turn to a Chicago Social Security lawyer that knows the system and the rules and regulations that pertain.
Although Congress is aware of the delays and trying to do something about it, don’t look forward to much immediate relief, the process will often still take a year or more.
Get it right the first time:
Don’t look to the Administration for any help, the responsibility is on the applicant to make sure that everything is right and it all gets where it is supposed to go at the right time. This is a big responsibility for many people that simply cannot cope with the complexities of the system. Of course there are applicants that simply are not eligible, however, there are thousands that are but are denied benefits.
To improve your chances, it is always a good idea to hire a Chicago Social Security lawyer. The lawyer knows what medical records are needed and he knows where and how to get them. Those that make the decision; do you get benefits or not can only make their decision on what information they have; a good Social Security lawyer will see that they get it.
To improve your chances of being approved for disability benefits you need to work with a seasoned Chicago Social Security lawyer. You are welcome to discuss you situation with The Law Offices of Rabin, Kodner & Brown, Ltd and also follow us on Twitter.
