You might be surprised that Tennessee denies three out of four initial SSD applications. Tennessee has one of the highest denial rates in the nation. The SSA (Social Security Association) may deny your claim because of various factors. A Social Security disability lawyer in Tennessee can help predict some of these factors and assist you in completing the application process in a way that gives you the chance of success.
Your application may be denied because your income exceeds what the SSA considers substantially gainful activity. Financial or payment limits vary based on your specific disability. These limits change every year. Your Social Security disability lawyer in Tennessee will be up to date with these changes and can advise you on whether you qualify.
If a person fails to follow the doctor’s prescribed therapy, the SSA could deny their claim. They expect that all patients will follow the doctor’s treatment with the end goal of recovering and returning to work.
An SSD benefits claim could be denied if a person’s disability is not expected to last more than one year or result in death. If you will recover from your disability within a few weeks or months, the SSA may not consider your claim valid.
Do not give up if SSA denies your claim. Seventy-five percent of Tennessee residents who apply have their claims denied. However, working with an attorney can increase your chances of being in the 25 percent that gets their claims accepted the first time.
Learn more about Social Security disability in Tennessee, and see how the law firm of Drozdowski & Rabin, PLLC, has been helping people in Tennessee and North Carolina. Visit Drdisabilitylaw.com to know more.
