What Happens if My Social Security Disability Application Is Denied?

When filing a claim for Social Security disability, you need to know what to do when you meet setbacks. Even qualified applicants may be denied the first time. However, if you are in need of Social Security disability benefits, it is in your best interest to take the most efficient way forward, rather than spinning your wheels when making these classic mistakes:

Giving Up or Waiting

If you have filed a claim for Social Security disability and have been denied, don’t throw in the towel. Many applicants who apply and are denied simply give up on the process. Others opt to let weeks, months, or even years pass before taking further action. Because it takes such a significant investment of time to file, don’t put yourself in a position where you’ll have to start over with a new claim later on.

Filing a New Claim

Other applicants choose to file repeated, identical claims in hopes that one will ultimately be approved, which wastes time and does not increase their odds. If multiple applications are in play, each with a different filing date, and one is approved, you risk losing disability back pay for months.

What to Do When Your Claim Is Denied

Rather than waiting, giving up, or filing another claim and hoping for a different result, often the best course forward is to make an appeal after your initial claim has been denied. When you are notified that your disability claim has been denied, contact a disability lawyer right away. An experienced attorney can help you assess your situation and make appropriate claims based on what benefits you may qualify for. They will also be able to help you ensure your paperwork is completed properly and keep human error from getting in the way of you receiving critical benefits. This will save time and increase the likelihood of success.

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