Denial of Social Security Disability Insurance

Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) provides income to those unable to work due to disability. A lengthy review process takes place to determine a person's eligibility. Such factors include age, extent of disability, future prognosis and past work history. Medical evidence is necessary to back up any claim for Social Security Disability Insurance.

On average, a little more than half of the applicants are approved for Social Security Disability Insurance. Your application can be denied by the Social Security Administration based on medical or non-medical reasons. If this happens, you will be able to appeal, in which the Social Security Administration must review its decision thoroughly to determine your eligibility for SSDI.

If your application was rejected for medical reasons, an appeal may be filed through the Social Security Administration. The form will ask for updated information on your medical condition and reports from your doctor that may have taken place since the Social Security Administration's decision to deny disability benefits. If non-medical reasons led to the denial of Social Security Disability Insurance, it is suggested you contact your local Social Security office for further information on the appeals process.

The four types of appeals include reconsideration, hearing, appeals council review, and district court case. If you still feel you are entitled to disability benefits due to your medical condition, these steps must be taken in order with the district court case being the last possible scenario in the process. If your case reaches this stage, an attorney is mandatory to have your case filed in district court.

Being denied Social Security Disability Insurance isn't the end of the road. Contact a law office in your state to learn more about the appeals process and how they can get your case reviewed again by the Social Security Administration.