If Your Disability Application Was Denied, Talk To A Disability Law Firm Right Away

Anyone who has applied for Social Security Disability has probably heard that most people are denied on their first application. Unfortunately, that’s true. About six or seven out of every ten disability applications are denied the first time they are submitted.

The Denial Letter

Receiving a denial letter can be one of the worst moments in someone’s life. Life is already a struggle, dealing with both medical and money problems. Collecting the necessary information was difficult, and the application was confusing. Finally, a letter arrives from Social Security, and it’s a denial.

The denial letter will contain some important information.

* An appeal must be filed within 60 days from the date of the denial notice. This is a very important date and cannot be missed.

* There will be a brief description of the medical condition.

* They will list which medical impairments were considered as well as the records used to make the decision, both medical and non-medical.

* The reason for the denial will be given. They might say that although the applicant could not work at their former job, there were still jobs they could do.

The Technical Rationale

A “technical rationale” might be included. This includes very important information needed to prepare an appeal. This will include a complete insight into the reason for the denial and the-the medical issues that caused them to deny the application. If the technical rationale is not included, it must be obtained and evaluated.

Usually, the technical rationale will discuss the applicant’s past work history and their residual functional capacity. They might say the medical issues would permit someone to perform a sedentary job or that the applicant could do light work. Light work would include the ability to occasionally lift 20 pounds and walk and stand for some length of time. By implication, the ability to do light work means that the person could also perform sedentary work.

A denial does not mean that an appeal won’t be successful. It does mean that a Disability Law Firm will need to learn as much as possible about the reasons for the denial and do all possible to get enough additional information to prove your case.

Gardner Law Firm PC has recovered more than $20 million over the past 35 years for their disabled and injured clients. Contact this Disability Law Firm today so that they can help you to receive the money that you deserve.

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