Getting disability benefits from Social Security can be a challenge to say the least. The Administration don’t make it easy, they have set their standard of disability very high, so much so that the majority of applicants are denied benefits. To be granted Social Security disability in Missouri you must prove that not only are you disabled to the point where you can’t do any of the jobs you have done in the past, your disability has to be such that that you cannot perform any substantial gainful activity.
In order for you to prove that you are disabled and that your disability will last for at least 12 months the Administration need a great deal of background information on your medical condition. Although your medical records are most important, the SSA also takes into account your age, your educational attainment and your work history. Over and above all this, your disability must be one that is included in what is known as the “blue book,” a complete listing of all conditions, physical and mental, that apply to a claim.
Even a simple clerical error is enough for the claim review officer to reject your application.
Most applications are denied:
If your application for benefits is denied you are not alone, almost three quarters of all applicants are. Once your application has been denied you have a window of opportunity to appeal. The initial step is a request for reconsideration, rarely does this result in approval. The appeal then moves to a hearing in the presence of an Administrative Law Judge.
Even when you finally arrive at the date of your hearing you can be facing significant challenges. By this time, most applicants have hired an experienced Social Security disability lawyer to guide and assist them through the hearing.
Social Security in Missouri is available but rarely are benefits granted upon application, it usually takes a seasoned disability attorney to help get a favorable decision. If you are facing difficulties with Social Security, you are invited to contact Grundy Disability Group, LLC.
