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The Khaki Law Firm
July 2021 Newsletter
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Mistakes to Avoid After a Disability Denial
What are the Proper Procedures?
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Filing for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) can be a long and complicated process. A successful application for benefits requires meeting all eligibility requirements. The Social Security Administration (SSA) generally requires an applicant to fill out a substantial amount of information ranging from medical history to former employment. Failing to answer a single question may result in a delay or denial during the processing of your claim. If you experienced a claim denial, it may be in your best interests to learn more about mistakes to avoid after an Alpharetta SSDI claim denial.
Filing for disability benefits often involves transparency, patience, and due diligence. Schedule a legal consultation with our team of committed SSDI denial lawyers. A hearing claims advocate at our firm can examine the factors surrounding the denial and potentially work to determine your next best course of action.
Providing the Wrong Medical Information
Medical records are among of the most important pieces of evidence in any type of disability claim. However, many applicants fail to double check information such as doctors’ names, hospital addresses, and other pertinent facts before submitting.
The Social Security Administration clearly states that detailed information about the applicant’s medical illnesses, injuries, and conditions must be provided. These types of errors may prevent the disability examiner from reviewing the claim and accurately assessing the medical condition, which could be crucial in terms of obtaining benefits. Additionally, failing to provide such information could lead a disability examiner to doubt a person’s eligibility for benefits.
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Obsolete Jobs Prevent People from
Receiving Disability Payments
How Outdated Guides Affect Your Benefits
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Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) are provided by the Social Security Administration (SSA) to assist people who suffer from long-term disabilities and are unable to work as a result. Around 10 million Americans apply for these benefits every year, however, hundreds of thousands of claimants are denied based on obsolete jobs.
The SSA uses the Dictionary of Occupational Titles, a guide that outlines thousands of different types of work in the U.S. However, this guide has not been updated since 1991, failing to account for the technological advancements that have been made in the past few decades and the development of new jobs.
Implications
When a claimant applies for Social Security disability benefits and gets denied, they have the right to appeal the decision. During the appeal process, the SSA must suggest jobs that the claimant can do under the pretenses of their condition to justify the denial of their claim. However, the SSA will recommend jobs that only a few thousand people in the country perform or those which don’t exist anymore based on the outdated guide, like document preparer and envelope stuffer for example.
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Disability Independence Day
A Day to Honor the ADA
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This is a day to honor an act that has enabled those with disabilities to gain tools for daily life!
National Disability Independence Day commemorates the signing of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). July 26, 1990. This comprehensive civil rights law forbids discrimination against individuals with disabilities, assuring them full community participation, independent living, and economic self-sufficiency. Over time, common barriers such as narrow doors and small bathroom stalls became accessible to wheelchairs. Other examples include braille signs and crosswalks for the vision impaired.
However, not every disability can be seen. In fact, hidden or non-visible disabilities can lead to a missed opportunity for empathy. Over 42 million Americans have a severe disability, and 96 percent of them are unseen. It can be exhausting living with chronic pain, renal failure, diabetes, a sleep disorder, extreme dizziness, anxiety disorders, learning disabilities or mental illnesses. Still, for those with invisible disabilities, it is taking longer to have acceptance and opportunities. Often, organizations, parents, and communities, are striving to move towards change. There is nothing that makes one visibly noticeable to the world. The hope is that the ADA can aid in greater acceptance of those with invisible disabilities.
Throughout the year and on the this anniversary, The Khaki Law Firm recognizes this landmark event and the importance of the work to promote equal opportunity for all people, including those with disabilities.
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Client Testimonial:
Thank You Laurie T. For The 5 Star Review!
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Thank you, Laurie T., for the 5 star review! Our mission is to help clients seamlessly navigate their way through the Social Security Disability maze and take away the added stress that can come along with the process. If you or someone you know needs assistance with a Social Security claim, contact us at (678) 228-8688. |
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Calendar of Events:
July 2021
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July 2: In court; Virtual
July 12: In court; Virtual
July 13: In court; Virtual
July 14: In court; Virtual
July 15: In court; Virtual
July 22: In court; Virtual
July 27: In court; Virtual
July 28: In court; Virtual
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*Due to the Coronavirus Pandemic, all in-person Social Security Disability Hearings have been rescheduled to a telephone hearing. Contact us at (678) 228-8688 if you have any questions.* |
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The Khaki Law Firm
Main Office: 3510 Old Milton Parkway
Alpharetta, GA 30005
By Appointment Only: Buckhead
(678) 228-8688
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