Getting approved for Social Security disability benefits is far from being a given, the facts speak for themselves; 70 percent or more of all initial claims are denied. Denial of the original claim is far from being the end of the process but no every applicant is aware of the process and as a result makes errors that only make things worse. This is why the greatest majority of applicants hire a Chicago disability attorney to help them navigate the unknown.
There are numerous common mistakes that are made by claimants that find their initial application denied.
Failure to appeal: The process does not end with a denial of claim; it really is just beginning. Applicants who do not file an appeal after being denied are basically accepting the denial as the last word; far from it.
Those that follow the appeals process stand a very good chance of eventually getting approved. Step one; a request for reconsideration is rarely accepted, however, the chances of winning at the next stage, a disability hearing, are quite good.
If the claimant has a good Chicago disability attorney and the case is supported by medical evidence, a high percentage of cases are approved by the Administrative Law Judge.
Start all over: Some applicants prepare a new claim after they are initially denied benefits rather than file an appeal. The result is predicable; the second application will be denied as well. Over and above this, once the claim is approved, the back pay that is granted begins with the date of application; by re-applying the applicant is only hurting him or herself financially.
Miss the appeals deadline: Many claimants who plan on appealing find themselves denied because they missed the deadline set by the Administration. When you have made the decision to hire a Chicago disability attorney this is something that you do not have to worry about.
Applying for and appealing a denial of disability benefits is complex. The results are always far better when you are represented by a seasoned Chicago disability attorney. For a no obligation review of your case you are welcome to contact The Law Offices of Rabin, Kodner & Brown, Ltd and also like our page on Facebook.
